Addition Word Problems

Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________

Instructions: Read each problem carefully. Write the number sentence and find the answer.

1. Sarah has 7 apples 🍎. Her friend gives her 5 more apples. How many apples does Sarah have now?

Number sentence: _______ + _______ = _______

Answer: _______ apples

2. There are 9 birds in a tree. 6 more birds fly to the tree. How many birds are in the tree altogether?

Number sentence: _______ + _______ = _______

Answer: _______ birds

3. Tom scores 8 goals in the first game and 4 goals in the second game. How many goals did Tom score in total?

Number sentence: _______ + _______ = _______

Answer: _______ goals

4. Mum bakes 12 biscuits. Dad bakes 7 biscuits. How many biscuits did they bake altogether?

Number sentence: _______ + _______ = _______

Answer: _______ biscuits

5. There are 6 children playing at the park. 3 more children arrive. How many children are at the park now?

Number sentence: _______ + _______ = _______

Answer: _______ children

6. Lily has 11 stickers. She gets 8 more stickers for her birthday. How many stickers does Lily have now?

Number sentence: _______ + _______ = _______

Answer: _______ stickers