Basic Addition Word Problems

Solve the following word problem: John had 5 apples, and then he bought 3 more. How many apples does John have now?

• 8

• 15

• 3

• 10

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

If there are 7 birds sitting on a tree and 4 more birds join them, how many birds are there in total?

• 11

• 3

• 8

• 15

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CCSS.2.OA.C.3

Amanda has 8 pencils. She found 6 more pencils on her desk. How many pencils does Amanda have now?

• 5

• 14

• 16

• 10

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

There are 9 red balloons and 5 blue balloons. How many balloons are there in total?

• 12

• 10

• 15

• 14

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.C.3

If there are 10 students in a class and 2 more students join, how many students are there in total?

• 15

• 8

• 5

• 12

Tags

CCSS.1.OA.A.1

Solve the following word problem: Sarah has 6 dolls. She buys 4 more dolls. How many dolls does Sarah have now?

• 8

• 12

• 5

• 10

Tags

CCSS.1.OA.A.1

There are 12 candies in a jar. If 3 more candies are added, how many candies are there in total?

• 20

• 8

• 15

• 10

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.C.3

If there are 15 apples in a basket and 7 more apples are added, how many apples are there in total?

• 30

• 10

• 22

• 18

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.A.1

Solve the following word problem: Tom has 11 marbles. He found 8 more marbles. How many marbles does Tom have now?

• 15

• 19

• 10

• 22

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.A.1

There are 13 books on a shelf. If 6 more books are added, how many books are there in total?

• 10

• 25

• 7

• 19

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.C.3