Story problems grade 1 easy addition worksheet - Free Printable

Let's solve each problem step by step.

Problem 1:

There are 5 lions in the jungle. There are 4 lions in the grassland. How many lions are there in all?

- Step 1: Identify the number of lions in the jungle: 5 lions.
- Step 2: Identify the number of lions in the grassland: 4 lions.
- Step 3: Add the two quantities together:
\[
5 + 4 = 9
\]

So, the total number of lions is 9.

Problem 2:

There were 3 elephants. 4 more elephants joined them. How many elephants are there in all?

- Step 1: Identify the initial number of elephants: 3 elephants.
- Step 2: Identify the number of elephants that joined: 4 elephants.
- Step 3: Add the two quantities together:
\[
3 + 4 = 7
\]

So, the total number of elephants is 7.

Problem 3:

Teacher Justin ate 3 slices of pizza. Teacher John ate 5 slices of pizza. How many slices did they eat in all?

- Step 1: Identify the number of slices Teacher Justin ate: 3 slices.
- Step 2: Identify the number of slices Teacher John ate: 5 slices.
- Step 3: Add the two quantities together:
\[
3 + 5 = 8
\]

So, the total number of slices they ate is 8.

Final Answers:

1. \( 5 + 4 = 9 \)
2. \( 3 + 4 = 7 \)
3. \( 3 + 5 = 8 \)

\[
\boxed{9, 7, 8}
\]