3rd grade matching word problems and expressions worksheets

Sample problems

1. Sample 1Which situation matches the expression 15 ÷ 5?
   A. Sam reads for 5 days and reads 15 pages each day; how many pages does he read in all?
   B. How many vases does Mia need for 15 tulips if she places 5 tulips in every vase?
   C. A jar holds 15 buttons, and Kai drops in 5 more; how many buttons are in the jar now?
   D. There were 15 cars in the lot before 5 cars drove away; how many cars are in the lot now?

   Answer: B

2. Sample 2Nadia has 4 packets of pumpkin seeds with 5 seeds in each packet. She plants 10 seeds in each pot and uses all the seeds. How many pots does she use? Which expression can be used to answer the question?
   A. (4 × 5) − 10
   B. (4 × 5) × 10
   C. (4 × 5) ÷ 10
   D. (4 + 5) ÷ 10

   Answer: C

3. A bit harderA farmer fills 7 cartons with 9 eggs in each carton. On the way to market, 6 of the eggs crack. How many eggs are not cracked? Let t stand for the answer. Which two equations can be used to find t?
   A. n = 7 × 9
   A. t = 9 − 6
   B. n = 9 − 6
   B. t = 7 × n
   C. n = 7 × 9
   C. t = n + 6
   D. n = 7 × 9
   D. t = n − 6

   Answer: D