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Year 1 maths · D.8 · Addition and Subtraction

Subtraction word problems within 10

Read the story. Some are taken away. How many are left?

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  1. Chen has 5 shells. Chen gives away 3. How many shells does Chen have left?

    Answer: 2

  2. Omar has 4 crayons. Omar gives away 2. How many crayons does Omar have left?

    Answer: 2

  3. Dara has 4 books. Dara gives away 1. How many books does Dara have left?

    Answer: 3

Tip: Read the story. Some are taken away. How many are left?

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