Zero Pairs Worksheet
Practice identifying and creating zero pairs with this first-grade math worksheet.
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Zero Pairs Practice
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. Remember, a zero pair is when you have one positive and one negative together, which equals zero.
1. A positive 1 and a negative 1 make a pair.
2. When you add a zero pair, the sum is always .
3. If you have 3 positive counters and 3 negative counters, you have zero pairs.
4. Which of these is a zero pair?
+2 and -1
+3 and +3
+4 and -4
-5 and -5
5. Which group of counters shows a zero pair?
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+-
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+++
6. Draw a picture to show three zero pairs. Use '+' for positive and '-' for negative.
7. Adding a zero pair to a number changes the value of the number.
True
False
8. A zero pair is always made of two numbers that are the same.
True
False
9. Explain in your own words what a zero pair is and why it is useful.
10. Use the number line to show how +2 and -2 make a zero pair. Draw arrows for each number starting from zero.
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