Early Subtraction Picture Questions for 1st grade
These early subtraction picture questions are great for ages 6 and older who are looking to improve their subtracting skills.
You have six lollies. You give three lollies to your friend. How many lollies do you have left?
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Answer
3
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Explanation
6 -3 = 3
You have four candies. You give two to your friend. How many candies do you have left?
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Answer
2
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Explanation
4 -2 = 2
There are seven animals in a zoo. The zebras get moved to a different zoo. How many animals are left in the zoo?
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Answer
4
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Explanation
There are 3 zebras.
7 - 3 = 4
There are four lions in a pride. One lion leaves the pride. How many lions are left?
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Answer
3
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Explanation
4 -1 = 3
You have 6 coins. You use 3 coins to buy a cupcake. How many coins do you have left?
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Answer
3
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Explanation
6 -3 = 3
You have 6 coins. You use 2 coins to buy a cupcake. How many coins do you have left?
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Answer
4
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Explanation
Use the colours to help you.
6 - 2 = 4
Lucy has 9 coins. She used 3 coins to buy a sandwich and 3 coins to buy a pair of socks. How many coins does she have left?
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Answer
3
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Explanation
Use the colours to help you.
9 - 3 = 6 and then 6 - 3 = 3
OR 9 - 3 - 3 = 3
How many pink squares can you count?
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Answer
2
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Explanation
There are two pink squares
If you subtract the pink squares from the blue squares, how many squares do you get?
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Answer
2
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Explanation
First count all the squares, there should be 4.
4 - 2 = 2
How many pink squares can you count?
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Answer
4
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Explanation
You should be able to count four pink squares.
If you subtract the pink squares from the blue squares, how many squares do you get?
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Answer
4
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Explanation
First count all the squares, there should be eight.
8 - 4 = 4