Real-World Examples of Subtraction Word Problems (Grade 1)

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🍎 Subtraction Basics: Subtraction means taking away one number from another. The symbol for subtraction is a minus sign (-).
• 🔢 Word Problem Clues: Look for words like 'less than', 'take away', 'difference', 'fewer', 'remain', and 'left' which indicate subtraction.
• 💡 Setting up the Problem: Identify the total number and the number being taken away. Write the larger number first.
• 📝 Example: If you have 7 cookies and eat 2, you subtract 2 from 7 (7 - 2 = 5). You have 5 cookies left.
• 🧮 Checking Your Work: Add the number you subtracted to your answer. It should equal the original total (2 + 5 = 7).

Practice Quiz

1. Maria had 9 balloons. She gave 3 to her friend. How many balloons does Maria have left?
   1. 3
   2. 6
   3. 12
2. Tom had 6 toy cars. He lost 2 of them. How many toy cars does Tom have now?
   1. 8
   2. 4
   3. 2
3. There were 8 birds on a tree. 5 birds flew away. How many birds are left on the tree?
   1. 13
   2. 3
   3. 5
4. Lisa had 7 crayons. She gave 1 crayon to her brother. How many crayons does Lisa have left?
   1. 8
   2. 6
   3. 1
5. Ben had 5 apples. He ate 3 apples. How many apples does Ben have left?
   1. 2
   2. 8
   3. 3
6. Sarah baked 10 cookies. Her family ate 4 cookies. How many cookies are left?
   1. 14
   2. 6
   3. 4
7. David had 4 pencils. He gave 2 to his classmate. How many pencils does David have left?
   1. 6
   2. 2
   3. 4