Let’s go through each word problem one by one.
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Problem 1:
*There are six doves on a tree branch. Four flew away. How many doves are left?*
We start with 6 doves.
4 fly away → that means we subtract 4 from 6.
6 - 4 = 2
So, 2 doves are left.
✔ Check: If you have 6 and take away 4, you’re left with 2. Correct.
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Problem 2:
*Michael has 8 bunches of grapes. Matthew ate 4 bunches. How many bunches does Michael have left?*
Start with 8 bunches.
Matthew eats 4 → subtract 4 from 8.
8 - 4 = 4
So, Michael has 4 bunches left.
✔ Check: 8 minus 4 is indeed 4. Correct.
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Problem 3:
*The choir will sing 7 hymns. They have already sung 5 of them. How many Hymns are left?*
Total hymns to sing: 7
Already sung: 5
Left to sing: 7 - 5 = 2
✔ Check: 7 minus 5 equals 2. Correct.
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Problem 4:
*Four lambs are eating at a manger. Two finished their food. How many lambs are still eating?*
Start with 4 lambs eating.
2 finished → they stopped eating, so subtract 2 from 4.
4 - 2 = 2
So, 2 lambs are still eating.
✔ Check: 4 minus 2 is 2. Correct.
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Final Answer:
2, 4, 2, 2
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of first grade math word problems worksheet.
