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Zero Pairs Worksheet

Explore the concept of zero pairs with this interactive worksheet for Grade 2 students, focusing on understanding positive and negative numbers.

Grade 2 Math Number SenseZero Pairs
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Multiple ChoiceFill in the Blanks2 Short AnswerTrue / False

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.OA.B.2

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mathgrade 2zero pairsnumber senseadditionsubtraction
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Zero Pairs Practice

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Read each question carefully and use your knowledge of zero pairs to answer. Remember, a zero pair is when a positive number and a negative number of the same value cancel each other out to make zero.

1. Which of the following shows a zero pair?

a

2 and 2

b

3 and -3

c

5 and 0

d

1 and 2

2. If you have 4 positive counters and 4 negative counters, what is the total value?

a

8

b

-8

c

0

d

4

Fill in the blank to complete the zero pair.

3. 5 and   make a zero pair.

4. -7 and   make a zero pair.

5.   and -10 make a zero pair.

6. Draw circles to show a zero pair for the number 3. Use '+' for positive and '-' for negative.

7. Draw circles to show a zero pair for the number -2. Use '+' for positive and '-' for negative.

Decide if each statement is True or False.

8. A positive number and a smaller negative number always make a zero pair.

T

True

F

False

9. A zero pair always adds up to zero.

T

True

F

False

10. Use the number line to show how 2 and -2 make a zero pair. Draw arrows showing the movement.

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