Grade 1 Math · Place Value: Tens and Ones

Grade 1 Place Value: Tens and Ones Practice Test

Build two-digit number understanding with five 10-question practice tests covering tens, ones, expanded form, comparison, and real-world examples.

Place Value: Tens and Ones Practice Tests

These Grade 1 math practice tests help students understand two-digit numbers by identifying tens and ones, building numbers, writing expanded form, comparing values, and solving simple place value problems. Each mini test contains 10 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations.

Skills covered

  • Identifying the tens and ones digits
  • Building two-digit numbers from tens and ones
  • Writing and reading expanded form
  • Comparing two-digit numbers by place value
  • Finding 1 more, 1 less, 10 more, and 10 less

How to use these practice tests

Complete one 10-question test at a time. Use base-ten blocks, drawings, or bundles of ten to model each number. Open the solution after answering, then explain how the tens and ones show the value of the number.

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Grade 1 Place Value: Tens and Ones Practice Tests

A 10-question Grade 1 practice test on tens, ones, expanded form, and two-digit place value.

Choose one answer for each question. Open the solution after answering to see the correct answer and explanation.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

Which equation shows the value of 34?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 30 + 4.

  1. Read the number: Look at the tens digit and the ones digit in the number.
  2. Use place value: 34 has 3 tens and 4 ones, so its expanded form is 30 + 4.
  3. Check the value: The correct choice is 30 + 4.

34 has 3 tens and 4 ones, so its expanded form is 30 + 4.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Which equation shows the value of 58?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 50 + 8.

  1. Read the number: Look at the tens digit and the ones digit in the number.
  2. Use place value: 58 is 5 tens and 8 ones, or 50 + 8.
  3. Check the value: The correct choice is 50 + 8.

58 is 5 tens and 8 ones, or 50 + 8.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

What number is represented by 40 + 7?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 47.

  1. Read the number: Look at the tens digit and the ones digit in the number.
  2. Use place value: 40 is 4 tens and 7 is 7 ones, making 47.
  3. Check the value: The correct choice is 47.

40 is 4 tens and 7 is 7 ones, making 47.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

Which number is represented by (20 + 6)?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 26.

  1. Read the number: Look at the tens digit and the ones digit in the number.
  2. Use place value: 20 and 6 combine to make 26.
  3. Check the value: The correct choice is 26.

20 and 6 combine to make 26.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

What is the expanded form of 72?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 70 + 2.

  1. Read the number: Look at the tens digit and the ones digit in the number.
  2. Use place value: 72 has 7 tens and 2 ones, so it is 70 + 2.
  3. Check the value: The correct choice is 70 + 2.

72 has 7 tens and 2 ones, so it is 70 + 2.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

What is the expanded form of 19?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 10 + 9.

  1. Read the number: Look at the tens digit and the ones digit in the number.
  2. Use place value: 19 has 1 ten and 9 ones, so it is 10 + 9.
  3. Check the value: The correct choice is 10 + 9.

19 has 1 ten and 9 ones, so it is 10 + 9.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Which number equals 60 + 5?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 65.

  1. Read the number: Look at the tens digit and the ones digit in the number.
  2. Use place value: 60 and 5 make 65.
  3. Check the value: The correct choice is 65.

60 and 5 make 65.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

Which number equals 80 + 4?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 84.

  1. Read the number: Look at the tens digit and the ones digit in the number.
  2. Use place value: 80 and 4 make 84.
  3. Check the value: The correct choice is 84.

80 and 4 make 84.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Which equation shows 91 in expanded form?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 90 + 1.

  1. Read the number: Look at the tens digit and the ones digit in the number.
  2. Use place value: 91 has 9 tens and 1 one, or 90 + 1.
  3. Check the value: The correct choice is 90 + 1.

91 has 9 tens and 1 one, or 90 + 1.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

What number is 70 + 8?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 78.

  1. Read the number: Look at the tens digit and the ones digit in the number.
  2. Use place value: 70 and 8 combine to make 78.
  3. Check the value: The correct choice is 78.

70 and 8 combine to make 78.

Frequently asked questions about Grade 1 place value

What are tens and ones?

Tens are groups of ten objects, and ones are single objects. In 42, the 4 represents 4 tens and the 2 represents 2 ones.

How many questions are in each practice test?

Each mini test contains 10 multiple-choice questions. The complete page includes five mini tests and 50 questions in total.

Why does the position of a digit matter?

A digit has a different value depending on its place. In 24, the 2 means 2 tens, while the 4 means 4 ones.