TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [TOPIK I 어휘] 1–5 (11/1/2026) – cavaliers vs bucks

정답: B. 경기

How to solve: The sentence talks about watching Cavaliers vs. Bucks basketball. The word that fits naturally in this context to refer to a sports event is '경기' (game/match).

A — 시장 (sijang) means 'market'. It does not fit the context of watching a basketball event.

B — 경기 (gyeonggi) means 'game' or 'match'. This is the correct word for a basketball game.

C — 식사 (siksa) means 'meal'. It is unrelated to watching a basketball game.

D — 숙제 (sukje) means 'homework'. It is unrelated to watching a basketball game.

정답: C. 팀

How to solve: The sentence states 'My favorite _____ is the Cavaliers.' The Cavaliers are a sports team, so the word '팀' (team) is the most appropriate choice to fill the blank.

A — 친구 (chingu) means 'friend'. The Cavaliers are not a friend.

B — 가수 (gasu) means 'singer'. The Cavaliers are not a singer.

C — 팀 (tim) means 'team'. This is the correct word as the Cavaliers are a basketball team.

D — 영화 (yeonghwa) means 'movie'. The Cavaliers are not a movie.

정답: B. 이겼습니다

How to solve: The sentence expresses 'I am really happy!' after the Cavaliers' action against the Bucks. Happiness in a sports context usually comes from winning. Therefore, '이겼습니다' (won) is the correct verb.

A — 쉬었습니다 (swieotseumnida) means 'rested'. This does not lead to happiness in a competition.

B — 이겼습니다 (igyeotseumnida) means 'won'. This naturally leads to happiness when your team wins.

C — 먹었습니다 (meogeotseumnida) means 'ate'. This is unrelated to winning a game.

D — 공부했습니다 (gongbuhaetseumnida) means 'studied'. This is unrelated to winning a game.

정답: C. 선수

How to solve: The sentence describes 'basketball _____ are really cool/멋있어요'. The people who play basketball are called '선수' (players).

A — 의사 (uisa) means 'doctor'. Doctors do not typically play basketball professionally.

B — 학생 (haksaeng) means 'student'. While students can play basketball, '선수' is the more specific and appropriate term for those involved in a professional game.

C — 선수 (seonsu) means 'player'. This is the correct term for people who play sports like basketball.

D — 요리사 (yorisa) means 'chef'. Chefs do not typically play basketball professionally.

정답: B. 응원할

How to solve: The sentence states, 'Today, I will loudly _____ the Cavaliers.' When talking about a sports team, the action one typically performs loudly is 'cheering' or 'supporting'. Therefore, '응원할' (will cheer/support) is the appropriate word.

A — 청소할 (cheongsohal) means 'will clean'. You don't 'clean' a sports team.

B — 응원할 (eungwonhal) means 'will cheer/support'. This is the correct action for supporting a sports team.

C — 읽을 (ilgeul) means 'will read'. You don't 'read' a sports team.

D — 노래할 (noraehal) means 'will sing'. While people might sing chants, '응원하다' is the more direct and encompassing term for supporting a team.