TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (3/1/2026) – cher

정답: B. 비싸요

How to solve: The sentence states that the speaker 'couldn't buy' the bag. This implies a negative reason related to its cost. '너무 비싸요' (too expensive) logically explains why one 'couldn't buy' it.

A — '싸요' means 'is cheap'. If the bag were cheap, the speaker would likely buy it, not fail to.

B — '비싸요' means 'is expensive'. Being too expensive is a common and logical reason for not being able to buy something.

C — '좋아요' means 'is good'. While a bag can be good, it doesn't explain why it couldn't be bought without further context.

D — '작아요' means 'is small'. Being small doesn't inherently prevent one from buying it; it's unrelated to the act of purchase failure due to price.

정답: C. 소중해요

How to solve: The sentence is about '우정' (friendship). Friendship is typically a positive and valued aspect of life. '아주 소중해요' (is very precious/valuable) is the most fitting positive description for the importance of friendship.

A — '어색해요' means 'is awkward/uncomfortable'. Friendship is generally not described as awkward.

B — '익숙해요' means 'is familiar/accustomed'. While friendship can become familiar, '소중하다' better expresses its value and importance.

C — '소중해요' means 'is precious/valuable'. This is a very common and appropriate way to describe the importance of friendship.

D — '불편해요' means 'is uncomfortable'. Friendship is generally a comfortable and supportive relationship.

정답: B. 저렴해요

How to solve: The sentence compares the '물건 값' (prices of goods) of this supermarket to other places. '더' (more) implies a comparative state. '저렴해요' (is inexpensive/affordable) is a common and desirable characteristic for a supermarket's prices when compared favorably to others.

A — '비싸요' means 'is expensive'. If prices were more expensive, it would typically be a negative point for a supermarket, which doesn't fit a neutral or implicitly positive comparison.

B — '저렴해요' means 'is inexpensive/affordable'. This is a very suitable description for a supermarket that offers better prices than competitors.

C — '많아요' means 'are many'. This describes quantity, not the price itself.

D — '좋아요' means 'are good'. While 'good prices' (implying low prices) is possible, '저렴해요' is a more direct and precise term for inexpensive prices.

정답: C. 값

How to solve: The question asks '얼마예요?' (How much is it?). This phrase is specifically used to inquire about the price or cost of an item. Therefore, the blank should be filled with a word that means 'price' or 'value'. '값' means price.

A — '맛' means 'taste'. This is used for food, not for the price of a car.

B — '길' means 'road' or 'way'. This is unrelated to the price of a car.

C — '값' means 'price' or 'value'. This is the correct word to ask about the cost of an item.

D — '문' means 'door'. This is a part of the car, not its price.

정답: B. 아끼려고

How to solve: The phrase '저축하고 있어요' means 'am diligently saving money'. The blank requires a verb that expresses the purpose of saving money, typically to 'save' or 'cherish' it. The grammatical form '-려고' means 'in order to'. '돈을 아끼려고' (in order to save/cherish money) perfectly matches the action of '저축하고 있어요'.

A — '버리려고' means 'in order to throw away'. This is the opposite of saving money.

B — '아끼려고' means 'in order to save/cherish/be frugal with'. This directly supports the action of diligently saving money.

C — '찾으려고' means 'in order to find'. While one might find money, it doesn't fit the context of actively 'saving' it through '저축'.

D — '쓰려고' means 'in order to spend'. This is the opposite action of saving money.