Adding Fun: Real-Life Addition Word Problems for 1st Graders

Lily has 3 apples. She picks 2 more from the tree. How many apples does Lily have now?

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Tom has 5 toy cars. His friend gives him 4 more. How many toy cars does Tom have in total?

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There are 6 birds on a tree. 3 more birds join them. How many birds are there now?

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Emma has 2 books. She buys 3 more books at the store. How many books does Emma have altogether?

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

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In a basket, there are 7 oranges. If you add 1 more orange, how many oranges are in the basket?

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Sam has 8 stickers. He finds 2 more stickers under the couch. How many stickers does Sam have now?

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There are 5 flowers in the garden. 4 more flowers bloom. How many flowers are there in total?

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Mia has 1 pet fish. Her dad buys her 3 more fish. How many pet fish does Mia have now?

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At the party, there are 9 balloons. 2 more balloons are added. How many balloons are there in total?

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