Continued Addition Word Problems with Common Core Math Standards

Name:  ____________________________  Date:  _______________________________

 

Addition Word problems

 

Solve each addition word problem.  Write the addition number sentence on the line.  In order to solve each problem, decide if the result, change, or start is unknown. Illustrate the word problem using pictures or base ten representations in the box. Write a sentence or sentences that explain your answer. 

 

1.  Fourteen kittens sat on the grass. Four more kittens sat on the grass.  How many kittens are sitting on the grass now?  __________________

____________________ + ___________________ = ______________________

 

 

2.  Eleven puppies sat on the grass.  Some more puppies came over and sat on the grass.  Then there were eight puppies on the grass.  How many puppies are sitting on the grass now?  ___________________

_____________________ + __________________________ = _________________

 

 

3.  Some puppies were sitting on the grass.  Ten more puppies walked over to sit on the grass.  Then there were seventeen  puppies sitting on the grass.  How many puppies were sitting on the grass before?  ____________________

_______________+ _______________________ = _______________________

 

 

4.  Seven puppies ran behind the cat.  Then three more puppies ran behind the cat.  How many puppies ran behind the cat?  ______________________________

________________________ + _______________________________ = ____________