TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘 (Vocabulary)] 1–5 (9/18/2026) – royals – astros

정답: B. 경기

How to solve: The sentence describes the beginning of an event between two teams. '경기' means game or match, which is the most appropriate word to fit the context of two sports teams. The other options do not fit the context of a sports event.

A — '시간' means time. While a game takes time, '시간이 시작되었다' (time started) doesn't naturally fit the context of a specific event between teams.

B — '경기' means game or match. This is the most suitable word for an event between sports teams, indicating the start of the competition.

C — '음식' means food. Food is irrelevant to the start of a sports event between two teams.

D — '이야기' means story. A story does not 'start' in the same way a game does between two teams in this context.

정답: C. 팀

How to solve: The sentence states that 'I support the Royals ____'. In sports, people typically support a 'team'. '팀' is the correct word here.

A — '사람' means person. While a team consists of people, you support the collective 'team', not just 'a person' in this context.

B — '공' means ball. You do not support a ball.

C — '팀' means team. This is the correct word for a group of players representing a club in a sport.

D — '운동' means sport or exercise. You support a team that plays a sport, not the sport itself in this structure.

정답: A. 이겨

How to solve: The sentence expresses happiness because the Royals did something to the Astros. In a competitive game, when one team makes you happy, it's usually because they 'won'. '이겨서' comes from '이기다' (to win).

A — '이겨' is the conjugated form of '이기다' (to win), meaning 'because they won'. This fits perfectly with the context of being happy after a game.

B — '먹어' is the conjugated form of '먹다' (to eat). This is irrelevant to a baseball game's outcome.

C — '자서' is the conjugated form of '자다' (to sleep). This is irrelevant.

D — '마셔' is the conjugated form of '마시다' (to drink). This is irrelevant.

정답: C. 선수

How to solve: The sentence talks about 'baseball ____' who showed a 'great game'. The people who play a sport like baseball and show a great game are 'players'. '선수' means player.

A — '학생' means student. Students might play baseball, but '선수' is the professional term for those showing a 'great game'.

B — '선생님' means teacher. Teachers do not typically show a 'great game' in the context of professional baseball.

C — '선수' means player or athlete. This is the correct term for individuals who play sports professionally or in a competitive setting.

D — '의사' means doctor. Doctors are not directly involved in showing a 'great game' on the field.

정답: B. 응원

How to solve: The sentence describes what many people did 'in the stadium' during a game. '응원' means cheering or supporting, which is a common activity for fans in a sports stadium.

A — '공부' means study. People do not typically study in a stadium during a game.

B — '응원' means cheer or support. This is the most common activity for spectators at a sports event.

C — '요리' means cook. People do not cook in the stands of a stadium.

D — '청소' means clean. While staff clean, the general 'many people' (fans) do not usually clean the stadium during a game.