Addition sentences for word problems – sums up to 10
Learn with an example
🔎Bob had 1 letter. Then 2 more came in the post. How many letters does Bob have now?
Write an addition number sentence that fits the story. _________
- Write an addition number sentence. Add the numbers of letters. First write:
- 1 + 2
- Now complete the addition number sentence by finding the sum of 1 and 2:
- 1 + 2 = 3
🔎In a rainforest, there are 3 small parakeets and 2 large parakeets. What is the total parakeet population?
Write an addition number sentence that fits the story.______
- Write an addition number sentence. Add the number of small parakeets and the number of large parakeets. First write:
- 3 + 2
- Now complete the addition number sentence by finding the sum of 3 and 2:
- 3 + 2 = 5
🔎During a hot weekend, Jane eats 4 banana ice lollies and 1 blue raspberry one. How many ice lollies does she eat in all?
Write an addition number sentence that fits the story._______
- Write an addition number sentence. Add the numbers of ice lollies. First write:
- 4 + 1
- Now complete the addition number sentence by finding the sum of 4 and 1:
- 4 + 1 = 5
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