TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘] 1–5 (3/23/2026) – tamin lipsey

정답: C. 재미있는

How to solve: The sentence states that Tamin Lipsey is reading a book. The most natural and common adjective to describe a book being read with enjoyment is 'interesting'.

A — '큰' means 'big'. While a book can be big, 'big book' is not the most fitting description for someone who is reading it in terms of enjoyment or content.

B — '작은' means 'small'. Similar to 'big', 'small book' describes its physical size, not typically its content or the reader's engagement.

C — '재미있는' means 'interesting' or 'fun'. This is the most suitable adjective to describe a book that someone is reading, implying they are enjoying it.

D — '높은' means 'tall' or 'high'. This adjective is not typically used to describe a book.

정답: B. 집에서

How to solve: The sentence describes Tamin Lipsey drinking coffee in the morning. Among the given location choices, 'at home' is the most common and natural place for someone to have their morning coffee.

A — '학교에서' means 'at school'. While possible to drink coffee at school, it's less general for 'morning coffee' than at home.

B — '집에서' means 'at home'. This is a very common and natural place for someone to drink coffee in the morning.

C — '식당에서' means 'at a restaurant'. This usually implies going out for breakfast or brunch, not just having a general 'morning coffee' at the start of the day.

D — '회사에서' means 'at work'. People often drink coffee at work, but 'at home' usually precedes 'at work' for morning routines.

정답: A. 공부합니다

How to solve: The object of the sentence is '한국어' (Korean language). The most appropriate verb to use with a language is '공부합니다' (studies).

A — '공부합니다' means 'studies'. This is the correct verb to use when talking about learning or studying a language.

B — '먹습니다' means 'eats'. You cannot eat a language.

C — '마십니다' means 'drinks'. You cannot drink a language.

D — '잡니다' means 'sleeps'. You cannot sleep a language.

정답: A. 만났습니다

How to solve: The sentence is 'Tamin Lipsey ____ a friend yesterday'. The most natural and appropriate verb when referring to interacting with a person is '만났습니다' (met).

A — '만났습니다' means 'met'. This is the most common and suitable verb for describing an encounter or meeting with a friend.

B — '보았습니다' means 'saw'. While one can 'see' a friend, 'to meet' (만나다) implies a more direct interaction than simply 'seeing'.

C — '샀습니다' means 'bought'. You cannot buy a friend.

D — '했습니다' means 'did' or 'made'. This verb is too general and does not fit the context of interacting with a friend in this way.

정답: A. 좋습니다

How to solve: The phrase '기분이' refers to 'feelings' or 'mood'. To describe someone's mood, '좋습니다' (good) is the most appropriate adjective among the choices, forming the common expression '기분이 좋습니다' (to be in a good mood).

A — '좋습니다' means 'good'. '기분이 좋습니다' is a standard expression meaning 'to be in a good mood' or 'feel good'.

B — '작습니다' means 'small'. Feelings are not described as small in this context.

C — '많습니다' means 'many' or 'much'. Feelings are not described as 'many' or 'much' in this context.

D — '어렵습니다' means 'difficult'. While feelings can be difficult, '기분이 어렵습니다' is not a natural or common expression in Korean to describe one's current mood.