TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary_fill_in_the_blank] 1–5 (9/2/2026) – jedixson páez

정답: B. 읽고

How to solve: The sentence describes an action performed with a book in a library. Among the given choices, '읽다' (to read) is the most appropriate verb to use with '책' (book). The sentence structure requires the '-고 있다' form for an ongoing action.

A — '먹다' means 'to eat'. It is not suitable for '책' (book).

B — '읽다' means 'to read'. This is the correct verb to use when doing something with a book.

C — '자다' means 'to sleep'. While one might sleep in a library, it's not what one typically does with a book.

D — '마시다' means 'to drink'. It is not suitable for '책' (book).

정답: B. 회사

How to solve: The sentence states that Jedixson Páez goes there every morning. Among the common daily routines for adults, going to '회사' (company/work) is a very typical morning activity. '학교' is for students, '공원' for leisure, and '식당' is for eating.

A — '학교' means 'school'. While students go to school every morning, for a general person, '회사' is more likely if not specified as a student.

B — '회사' means 'company' or 'workplace'. Going to work every morning is a common daily routine for adults.

C — '공원' means 'park'. People usually go to the park for leisure, not typically 'every morning' as a primary routine.

D — '식당' means 'restaurant'. People go to a restaurant to eat, not typically 'every morning' as a regular destination.

정답: B. 좋았

How to solve: The first part of the sentence '시험을 잘 봐서' means 'because (he/she) did well on the exam'. When someone does well on an exam, their mood is usually good. Therefore, an adjective indicating a positive mood is needed. The past tense form '좋았' (was good) fits the context.

A — '나빴' is the past tense of '나쁘다' (to be bad). This would be used if the exam went poorly.

B — '좋았' is the past tense of '좋다' (to be good). This correctly expresses a good mood after doing well on an exam.

C — '아팠' is the past tense of '아프다' (to be sick/hurt). This is unrelated to exam results.

D — '작았' is the past tense of '작다' (to be small). This is unrelated to mood or exam results.

정답: B. 연필

How to solve: The sentence describes an action '글씨를 씁니다' (writes letters/text). One needs an item to write with. Among the choices, '연필' (pencil) is the correct tool for writing.

A — '지우개' means 'eraser'. It is used for erasing, not writing.

B — '연필' means 'pencil'. It is a common tool used for writing.

C — '책상' means 'desk'. It is a piece of furniture to write on, not with.

D — '가방' means 'bag'. It is used for carrying things, not for writing.

정답: B. 마십

How to solve: The object of the sentence is '커피' (coffee). The appropriate verb for consuming liquids like coffee is '마시다' (to drink). The formal polite ending for verbs is '-습니다/ㅂ니다', so '마십니다' is the correct form.

A — '먹습' is from '먹다' (to eat). While some languages use 'eat' for liquids, Korean uses '마시다' for drinking.

B — '마십' is from '마시다' (to drink). This is the correct verb to use for consuming coffee.

C — '읽습' is from '읽다' (to read). This is not applicable to coffee.

D — '듣습' is from '듣다' (to listen). This is not applicable to coffee.