TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [Vocabulary] 1–5 (8/28/2026) – citizenship

정답: B. 국적

How to solve: The phrase '가지고 있습니다' means 'have'. Among the choices, '국적' (nationality/citizenship) is the most appropriate word to 'have' in the context of being from Korea, fitting the blank to complete the meaning 'I have Korean nationality'.

A — '여권' means 'passport'. While one can have a passport, the context '한국 _____을/를' implies a status, not a document. '한국 여권' would be correct if it were directly asking for the document.

B — '국적' means 'nationality' or 'citizenship'. This fits perfectly with '한국' (Korean) and '가지고 있습니다' (have), meaning 'I have Korean nationality'.

C — '이름' means 'name'. One has a name, but it doesn't fit '한국 _____을/를' in this context.

D — '신분' means 'identity' or 'status'. While related, '한국 신분' is less natural than '한국 국적' in this sentence structure when talking about having a nationality.

정답: C. 시민

How to solve: The sentence describes people who live in a city. The term for residents of a city or country who have rights and duties is '시민' (citizen).

A — '나라' means 'country'. It's a place, not a group of people.

B — '외국인' means 'foreigner'. This refers to people from other countries, not necessarily all residents of a specific city.

C — '시민' means 'citizen'. This is the correct term for people who live in a city and have certain rights and responsibilities there.

D — '여권' means 'passport'. It's a travel document, not a term for residents.

정답: C. 신청해야

How to solve: The sentence is about obtaining a new ID card. The appropriate action to get a new ID card is to 'apply' for it. '신청하다' means 'to apply'.

A — '태어나야' (from 태어나다) means 'must be born'. This is irrelevant to getting an ID card.

B — '먹어야' (from 먹다) means 'must eat'. This is irrelevant to getting an ID card.

C — '신청해야' (from 신청하다) means 'must apply'. This is the correct action required to obtain a new ID card.

D — '가야' (from 가다) means 'must go'. While one might need to go somewhere to apply, 'apply' is the direct action needed, not just 'go'.

정답: C. 출생지

How to solve: The sentence states 'Seoul' as a place. Among the choices, '출생지' (birthplace) is the only word that makes sense in the context of 'My _______ is Seoul'.

A — '이름' means 'name'. A name cannot be Seoul.

B — '국적' means 'nationality'. One's nationality could be Korean, but not Seoul (which is a city).

C — '출생지' means 'birthplace'. This fits perfectly, meaning 'My birthplace is Seoul'.

D — '여권' means 'passport'. A passport cannot be Seoul.

정답: B. 정보

How to solve: The sentence asks to write something 'personal' on a 'document'. In this context, '정보' (information) is the most suitable word to be written on a document.

A — '이름' means 'name'. While you write your name, '개인 이름' is less common than '개인 정보' when asking for overall personal details on a form.

B — '정보' means 'information'. '개인 정보' (personal information) is a common phrase and fits perfectly in the context of filling out a document.

C — '시민' means 'citizen'. This refers to a person, not something to be written on a document.

D — '나라' means 'country'. This refers to a place, not something to be written as 'personal ______' on a document.