Identifying Operations in Word Problems
First-grade math worksheet focused on identifying addition and subtraction operations within word problems.
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Identifying Operations in Word Problems
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Read each word problem carefully. Circle if you need to ADD (+) or SUBTRACT (-) to solve the problem. You do not need to solve the problem, just identify the operation!
1. Maria has 3 apples. Her friend gives her 2 more apples. How many apples does Maria have now?
Add (+)
Subtract (-)
2. Tom had 5 cookies. He ate 2 cookies. How many cookies does Tom have left?
Add (+)
Subtract (-)
3. There are 4 birds on a branch. 3 more birds fly to the branch. How many birds are on the branch now?
Add (+)
Subtract (-)
4. When you have more of something, you usually .
5. When you take away some of something, you usually .
6. The word 'total' often means you need to add.
True
False
7. The phrase 'how many left' usually means you need to subtract.
True
False
8. Write a word problem that requires addition to solve.
9. Write a word problem that requires subtraction to solve.