TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (1/4/2026) – what happens if the 49ers lose today

정답: B. 지면

How to solve: The sentence talks about fans being sad. This implies a negative outcome for the team. "지면" (if they lose) is the appropriate word to express this.

A — "이기면" means "if they win". If they win, fans would be happy, not sad.

B — "지면" means "if they lose". If the team loses, fans would naturally be sad. This fits the context.

C — "시작하면" means "if they start". Starting the game doesn't directly cause sadness.

D — "연습하면" means "if they practice". Practicing doesn't cause fans to be sad.

정답: C. 결과

How to solve: The sentence expresses curiosity about what will happen with "today's game". "결과" (result) is the most fitting word to complete the phrase "경기 결과" (game result).

A — "시간" means "time". While game time is relevant, curiosity is usually about the outcome, not just the time.

B — "장소" means "place". The location of the game is usually known beforehand and doesn't evoke such curiosity about "오늘의 경기".

C — "결과" means "result". Being curious about the "game result" is a very common and natural expression.

D — "날씨" means "weather". The weather might affect the game but isn't the primary object of curiosity for "오늘의 경기".

정답: C. 실망

How to solve: The sentence states that "if 49ers lose". Losing typically leads to disappointment among supporters. "실망하다" (to be disappointed) is the appropriate verb here. The blank requires the noun form "실망" to be followed by "할 거예요" (will do/will be).

A — "기뻐" means "be happy". Losing does not make people happy.

B — "행복해" means "be happy/feel happiness". Losing does not make people happy.

C — "실망" means "disappointment". "실망할 거예요" means "will be disappointed". This perfectly fits the context of a team losing.

D — "만족" means "satisfaction". Losing does not bring satisfaction.

정답: B. 팀

How to solve: The sentence talks about 49ers being strong and sometimes losing. 49ers is a sports "team". "팀" is the correct word to describe 49ers in this context.

A — "음식" means "food". 49ers is not food.

B — "팀" means "team". 49ers is a sports team, and the sentence describes its performance (strong, can lose). This fits perfectly.

C — "장소" means "place". 49ers is not a place.

D — "음악" means "music". 49ers is not music.

정답: B. 이기

How to solve: The sentence expresses a wish for the 49ers "today". In sports, fans usually hope their team "wins". "이기다" (to win) is the appropriate verb. The grammar "기를 바라요" means "hope that…".

A — "지" is the stem of "지다" (to lose). Fans would not hope their team loses.

B — "이기" is the stem of "이기다" (to win). Fans naturally hope their team wins. This fits the context.

C — "쉬" is the stem of "쉬다" (to rest). While players rest, fans typically hope for a win, not just rest, during an important game.

D — "먹" is the stem of "먹다" (to eat). Eating is irrelevant to the game's outcome.