Let's solve each word problem step by step.
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Problem 1:
> Mary has 3 bananas and 4 cherries. How many fruits does she have in all?
- We are adding two types of fruits together.
- Bananas: 3
- Cherries: 4
- Total fruits = 3 + 4
✔ Answer: 3 + 4 = 7
So, Mary has
7 fruits in all.
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Problem 2:
> There are 4 orange slices in a plate. Pam adds 4 more. How many orange slices are there in the plate now?
- Initially: 4 orange slices
- Pam adds: 4 more
- Total now = 4 + 4
✔ Answer: 4 + 4 = 8
So, there are
8 orange slices in the plate now.
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Problem 3:
> Tina has 5 candies. Rosy has 4 candies. How many candies do they have in all?
- Tina’s candies: 5
- Rosy’s candies: 4
- Total candies = 5 + 4
✔ Answer: 5 + 4 = 9
So, together they have
9 candies in all.
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Final Answers to Fill In:
1)
3 + 4 = 7
2)
4 + 4 = 8
3)
5 + 4 = 9
These are simple addition problems asking for the total when combining two groups. The key is to identify the numbers given in the story and add them together.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of addition and subtraction word problems worksheet for grade 1.
