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2nd Grade Math Quiz: Subtraction with Regrouping

Torrence Jones

Created by Torrence Jones

14 questions

2nd Grade

Math

Updated Apr 2026

This free printable Grade 2 math worksheet helps students practise subtracting within two-digit numbers when regrouping is needed. Through familiar take-away word problems involving apples, snacks, pencils, stickers, and other classroom-friendly objects, students find how many items remain, identify when regrouping is required, and recognize the place value involved. The questions also ask students to explain the regrouping step, including borrowing from the tens place. The 14-item practice set uses varied digital and printable response formats: 9 multiple-choice questions, 1 open-ended response, 2 dropdown items, and 2 drag-and-drop questions. This variety gives teachers opportunities to check both procedural accuracy and students’ understanding of why regrouping is used, rather than relying only on written equations. Designed for Grade 2 mathematics instruction, independent practice, review, or a quick skills check, the worksheet includes a complete answer key for efficient checking.

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2nd Grade Math Quiz: Subtraction with Regrouping

Total questions: 14

Name
Class
Date
1.
Penelope had 56 Oreos. She gave 7 Oreos to Julian. How many Oreos does she have now?

Penelope had 56 Oreos. She gave 7 Oreos to Julian. How many Oreos does she have now?

a)

51

b)

49

c)

42

d)

63

2.
Pharaoh had 42 apples. He gave 5 apples to Lily. How many apples does Pharaoh have now?

Pharaoh had 42 apples. He gave 5 apples to Lily. How many apples does Pharaoh have now?

a)

47

b)

37

c)

12

d)

30

3.
Bentley had 79 pencils He gave 8 pencils to Scarlet. How many pencils does Bentley have now?

Bentley had 79 pencils He gave 8 pencils to Scarlet. How many pencils does Bentley have now?

4 lines
4.

Penelope had 34 apples. She gave 9 apples to Bentley. What did she do to calculate the remaining apples?

a)

She added 1 to the tens place of the number of apples she had

b)

She carried over 1 to the ones place of the number of apples she had

c)

She ignored the regrouping and continued with the subtraction

d)

She borrowed 1 from the tens place of the number of apples she had

5.

Pharaoh had 51 apples. Julian asked for 6 apples. How many apples does Pharaoh need to regroup to give Julian his apples?

a)

Carry over 1 apple to the ones place

b)

Borrow 1 apple from the tens place

c)

Add 1 apple to the tens place

d)

Ignore the regrouping and continue with the subtraction

6.

Scarlet had 83 apples. She gave 7 apples to Julian. Which place did she have to regroup while subtracting?

(a)  

Choose from the below words

She regrouped in the hundreds place.

She regrouped in the ones place.

She regrouped in the thousands place.

She regrouped in the tens place.
7.

Bentley had 53 apples and he gave 9 apples to Adam. How many apples does Bentley have now?

(a)  

Choose from the below words

27

44

64

35

8.

Charlotte had 68 apples. She gave 7 apples to Liam. How many apples does Charlotte have now?

a)

50

b)

61

c)

70

d)

58

9.
Scarlett had 42 chicken wings. He gave 8 chicken wings to Adam. How many chicken wings does Scarlett have now?

Scarlett had 42 chicken wings. He gave 8 chicken wings to Adam. How many chicken wings does Scarlett have now?

a)

30

b)

34

c)

40

d)

36

10.

Penelope has 7 apples and Adam asks for 8. She realizes she needs to use the concept of regrouping in subtraction. Can you explain what this concept means?

(a)  

Choose from the below words
When the number of apples Adam is asking for is la

When the subtraction involves adding the number of apples together.

When the number of apples left with Penelope after giving to Adam is a negative number.

When the number of apples Adam is asking for is smaller than the number of apples Penelope has.

11.

Do you like using Quizizz?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Not sure yet

12.
Julian had 75 tater tots. He gave 9 tater tots to Scarlet. Which place did he have to regroup while subtracting?

Julian had 75 tater tots. He gave 9 tater tots to Scarlet. Which place did he have to regroup while subtracting?

a)

He regrouped in the hundreds place.

b)

He regrouped in the ones place.

c)

He regrouped in the thousands place.

d)

He regrouped in the tens place.

13.

Lily had 59 stickers She gave 8 stickers to Ms. Owczarczak How many stickers does Lily have now?

(a)  

Choose from the below words
51

47

67

61

14.

Adam had 63 apples. He gave 9 apples to Charlotte. What did he do to calculate the remaining apples?

a)

He added 1 to the tens place of the number of apples he had

b)

He carried over 1 to the ones place of the number of apples he had

c)

He ignored the regrouping and continued with the subtraction

d)

He borrowed 1 from the tens place of the number of apples he had

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2nd Grade Math Quiz: Subtraction with Regrouping

Total questions: 14

1.
b)

49

2.
b)

37

3.
n/a
4.
d)

She borrowed 1 from the tens place of the number of apples she had

5.
b)

Borrow 1 apple from the tens place

6.
She regrouped in the tens place.
7.
44
8.
b)

61

9.
b)

34

10.
When the number of apples Adam is asking for is la
11.
n/a
12.
d)

He regrouped in the tens place.

13.
51
14.
d)

He borrowed 1 from the tens place of the number of apples he had

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FAQs

What does this Grade 2 worksheet cover?

This worksheet focuses on subtracting two-digit numbers with regrouping through take-away word problems and place-value questions. Its 14 items include multiple-choice, open-ended, dropdown, and drag-and-drop formats that ask students to find how many objects remain, identify the place where regrouping occurs, and explain borrowing from the tens place.

How can I use this worksheet to teach subtraction with regrouping?

Introduce the word problems by modeling how to represent the starting quantity and the amount taken away with a two-digit subtraction equation. When an item requires regrouping, have students explain why the tens place must be used before selecting an answer or completing the response. Use the questions about the regrouped place and the meaning of regrouping as discussion prompts before assigning the remaining problems independently.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this regrouping worksheet?

Watch for students subtracting the smaller ones digit from the larger one without regrouping, or choosing the ones place when the regrouping step comes from the tens place. Students may also select an answer that adds the quantities instead of finding what remains in the take-away story. For the open-ended and drag-and-drop items, check that the numerical answer matches the word problem rather than relying on recognition from the choices.

How do I assign and grade this subtraction worksheet?

The worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, so you can use the same two-digit regrouping practice for paper-based or online work. It includes a complete answer key for checking the multiple-choice, dropdown, drag-and-drop, and open-ended responses. Printable submissions can also be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app.

How can I differentiate this subtraction-with-regrouping worksheet?

In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing or font size to make the take-away word problems and response choices easier to read. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when that better supports access to the regrouping prompts and place-value questions.

Where can I find more worksheets like this on Wayground?

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