Number Problems for Reception: Solve Word Problems with Addition and Subtraction

Question 1

Which of the following word problems matches the number sentence: 4 + 2?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 birds on a branch. 2 more birds come and sit on the branch.

Answer

There are 2 birds on a branch. 4 more birds come and sit on the branch.

Answer

There are 4 apples in a basket. 2 apples are taken out of the basket.

Answer

There are 2 apples in a basket. 4 apples are put into the basket.

Question 2

There are 2 birds on a tree branch. 3 more birds come. What number sentence shows this?

Accepted Answer

2 + 3 = 5

Answer

3 - 2 = 1

Answer

2 - 3 = -1

Answer

3 + 2 = 6

Question 3

There are 5 apples in a basket. You eat 2. What number sentence shows this?

Accepted Answer

5 - 2 = 3

Answer

2 + 5 = 7

Answer

5 - 3 = 2

Answer

2 - 5 = -3

Question 4

This picture shows __ - 2.

Accepted Answer

[Image of 3 apples]

Answer

[Image of 7 apples]

Answer

[Image of 5 apples and 2 oranges]

Answer

[Image of 2 apples and 3 oranges]

Question 5

What is the missing number in: '4 + ? = 6'

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

1

Answer

3

Answer

4

Question 6

There are 3 birds resting on a tree branch. Two more birds come to rest on the branch. How many birds are resting together now?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

1

Answer

2

Answer

4

Question 7

There are 10 children laughing and playing in a park. If 3 more children come to the park and join them, how many children are playing in the park altogether?

Accepted Answer

13

Answer

7

Answer

16

Answer

19

Question 8

Lucas has 5 toy cars. On his birthday, his grandmother gives him 2 more toy cars as a present. How many toy cars does Lucas have now?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

3

Answer

5

Answer

9

Question 9

A farmer has 4 apples. He gives 2 apples to his friend. How many apples does the farmer have left?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

4

Answer

6

Question 10

There are 3 red apples and 2 green apples in a basket. How many apples are there in total?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

2

Answer

3

Question 11

Which number sentence matches the following word problem: 'A farmer has 6 chickens. He gives 3 chickens to his neighbor.'

Accepted Answer

6 - 3 = 3

Answer

6 + 3 = 9

Answer

3 - 6 = 3

Question 12

There are 2 pencils on the table. I put 4 more pencils on the table. How many pencils are there now?

Accepted Answer

6 pencils

Answer

4 pencils

Answer

2 pencils

Question 13

Five birds are resting on a tree branch. Then, two more birds arrive. How many birds are there altogether?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

3

Answer

9

Question 14

Three children are happily playing outside. One of the children decides to go inside for a bit. How many children remain playing outdoors?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

3

Answer

4

Question 15

Let's imagine a fun story: Two children were playing joyfully together. Then, one more child comes along to join in the fun. Which number sentence matches this story?

Accepted Answer

1 + 2 = 3

Answer

2 + 1 = 3

Answer

3 - 1 = 2

Question 16

A farmer has 4 sheep. He sells 2 of them. How many sheep does the farmer have left?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

4

Answer

6

Answer

8

Question 17

There are 5 birds sitting on a tree branch. 2 more birds come and join them. How many birds are there in total?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

3

Answer

5

Answer

9

Question 18

A shop has 6 apples. They sell 3 apples. How many apples do they have left?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

6

Answer

9

Answer

12

Question 19

A train has 5 carriages. 2 more carriages are added to the train. How many carriages does the train have now?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

3

Answer

5

Answer

9

Question 20

A farmer has 4 cows in his field. He buys 2 more cows. How many cows does the farmer have now?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

2

Answer

4

Answer

8

Question 21

A shop has 6 apples. They sell 2 apples. How many apples do they have left?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

6

Answer

8

Answer

10

Question 22

There are six flowers in a vase. You take out three of them. How many flowers are left?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

2

Answer

3

Answer

5

Question 23

Match the story to the correct number sentence: There are five flowers in a vase, and you give two of them to your friend?

Accepted Answer

5 - 2 = 3

Answer

5 + 2 = 7

Answer

2 + 5 = 7

Answer

2 - 5 = -3

Question 24

There are five children playing in the park. How many children need to leave to have two children left?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

1

Answer

2

Answer

3

Question 25

Help the birds! There are 3 birds on a branch. 2 more birds fly in. How many birds are there now?

Accepted Answer

3 + 2 = 5

Answer

5 + 2 = 7

Answer

3 - 2 = 1

Answer

3 + 1 = 4

Question 26

The farmer's cows! A farmer has 4 cows. He sells 1 cow. How many cows does he have left?

Accepted Answer

4 - 1 = 3

Answer

4 + 1 = 5

Answer

1 - 4 = 3

Question 27

Children in the park! There are 2 children playing in the park. 3 more children join them. How many children are playing in the park now?

Accepted Answer

2 + 3 = 5

Answer

5 + 2 = 7

Answer

5 - 2 = 3

Answer

2 - 3 = 1

Question 28

Yummy apples! A shopkeeper has 5 apples. He buys 2 more apples. How many apples does he have now?

Accepted Answer

5 + 2 = 7

Answer

5 - 2 = 3

Answer

7 + 2 = 9

Answer

2 + 5 = 7

Question 29

Bye-bye, birdie! There are 3 birds on a branch. 1 bird flies away. How many birds are left on the branch?

Accepted Answer

3 - 1 = 2

Answer

1 - 3 = 2

Answer

3 + 1 = 4

Answer

2 - 1 = 1

Question 30

Sweet treats! A child has 4 sweets. She eats 2 sweets. How many sweets does she have left?

Accepted Answer

4 - 2 = 2

Answer

2 + 4 = 6

Answer

4 + 2 = 6

Answer

2 - 4 = 2

Question 31

More friends! There are 5 children playing in the garden. 2 more children come to play. How many children are playing in the garden now?

Accepted Answer

5 + 2 = 7

Answer

7 + 2 = 5

Answer

7 - 2 = 9

Answer

5 - 2 = 3

Question 32

Selling apples! A shopkeeper has 4 apples. He sells 2 apples. How many apples does he have left?

Accepted Answer

4 - 2 = 2

Answer

2 + 4 = 6

Answer

4 + 2 = 6

Answer

2 - 4 = 2

Question 33

Friends in the park! There are 3 children playing in the park. 4 more children join them. How many children are playing in the park now?

Accepted Answer

3 + 4 = 7

Answer

7 + 4 = 3

Answer

3 - 4 = 1

Answer

7 - 4 = 5

Question 34

Which number sentence matches the story: 'Four children are playing in the park. Three more children come to join them.'?

Accepted Answer

4 + 3 = 7

Answer

4 - 7 = 3

Answer

7 - 4 = 3

Answer

3 - 4 = 7

Question 35

Which story matches the number sentence: '5 - 2 = 3'?

Accepted Answer

There are five apples on the table. I take away two of them.

Answer

There are three apples on the table. I add two more.

Answer

There are five apples in the basket. I eat three of them.

Question 36

Four birds are sitting on a branch. One of them flies away. How many birds are left on the branch?

Accepted Answer

Three

Answer

One

Answer

Five

Answer

Two

Question 37

There are six apples in a basket. I put two more apples in the basket. How many apples are in the basket now?

Accepted Answer

Eight

Answer

Ten

Answer

Four

Answer

Two

Question 38

Which number sentence matches the story: 'Seven children are playing in the park. Five children go home.'?

Accepted Answer

7 - 5 = 2

Answer

7 + 5 = 12

Answer

5 - 7 = 2

Answer

2 + 5 = 7

Question 39

Which story matches the number sentence: '3 + 4 = 7'?

Accepted Answer

There are three birds sitting on a branch. Four more birds come to join them.

Answer

There are seven birds sitting on a branch. Three birds fly away.

Answer

There are four pencils on the table. I take away three of them.

Question 40

Five children are playing in the park. Three more children come to play. How many children are there now?

Accepted Answer

Eight

Answer

Two

Answer

Ten

Answer

Three

Question 41

A farmer has 10 sheep in his field. He sells 4 sheep and then buys 6 more sheep. How many sheep does the farmer have now?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

9

Answer

8

Answer

10

Question 42

Jack has 3 apples. Jill gives him 2 more apples. How many apples does Jack have altogether?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

1

Answer

4

Answer

6

Question 43

There are 5 birds sitting on a tree branch. 2 birds fly away. How many birds are left?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

7

Answer

2

Answer

4

Question 44

A shop has 6 apples. The shop sells 2 apples. How many apples does the shop have left?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

5

Answer

6

Answer

2

Question 45

A farmer has 4 cows. He buys 3 more cows. How many cows does the farmer have now?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

9

Answer

5

Answer

1

Question 46

There are 2 cars in the garage. 1 more car arrives. How many cars are in the garage now?

Accepted Answer

3 cars

Answer

4 cars

Answer

5 cars

Answer

1 car

Question 47

You have 7 cookies. You eat 2. Which number sentence shows this?

Accepted Answer

7 - 2 = 5

Answer

7 + 2 = 9

Answer

7 + 1 = 8

Answer

7 - 1 = 6

Question 48

There were 4 ducks in the pond. 2 more ducks joined them. Which number sentence shows this?

Accepted Answer

4 + 2 = 6

Answer

4 - 1 = 3

Answer

4 + 1 = 5

Answer

4 - 2 = 2

Question 49

There are 5 toys. You give 1 toy away. How many toys do you have left?

Accepted Answer

4 toys

Answer

7 toys

Answer

3 toys

Answer

6 toys

Question 50

You have 3 apples and your friend gives you 2 more. How many apples do you have now?

Accepted Answer

5 apples

Answer

1 apple

Answer

4 apples

Answer

6 apples

Question 51

There were 2 kittens playing. 1 kitten went to sleep. How many kittens are still playing?

Accepted Answer

1 kitten

Answer

2 kittens

Answer

3 kittens

Answer

0 kittens