TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘] 1–5 (3/25/2026) – pelicans vs knicks

정답: A. 농구

How to solve: The sentence describes a game between the Pelicans and Knicks, which are famous basketball teams. Therefore, the blank should be filled with '농구' (basketball).

A — 농구 (basketball): Correct. The Pelicans and Knicks are professional basketball teams.

B — 축구 (soccer): Incorrect. While a sport, it's not the sport played by these teams.

C — 야구 (baseball): Incorrect. This is baseball, not the sport associated with Pelicans and Knicks.

D — 배구 (volleyball): Incorrect. This is volleyball, which does not fit the context.

정답: B. 경기

How to solve: The context refers to an event involving two sports teams. '경기' (game/match) is the most appropriate word to describe such an event.

A — 학교 (school): Incorrect. '학교' means school, which does not fit the context of sports teams.

B — 경기 (game/match): Correct. '경기' means game or match, which is what happens between two sports teams.

C — 시장 (market): Incorrect. '시장' means market, which is irrelevant to sports teams.

D — 영화 (movie): Incorrect. '영화' means movie, which is also irrelevant to the context.

정답: C. 선수

How to solve: The sentence states that someone plays basketball very well. '선수' (player) is the correct term for a person who plays a sport professionally or skillfully.

A — 의사 (doctor): Incorrect. '의사' means doctor, a medical professional.

B — 학생 (student): Incorrect. '학생' means student, which is not directly related to playing a sport well.

C — 선수 (player): Correct. '선수' means player, which perfectly fits someone who plays a sport well.

D — 선생님 (teacher): Incorrect. '선생님' means teacher, an educator.

정답: B. 승리

How to solve: The sentence indicates that the fans were happy, which implies a positive outcome for their team. '승리' (victory) is the word that signifies a positive outcome in a game.

A — 패배 (defeat): Incorrect. '패배' means defeat, which would typically make fans sad, not happy.

B — 승리 (victory): Correct. '승리' means victory, which would indeed make the fans happy.

C — 연습 (practice): Incorrect. '연습' means practice, which is not an outcome that would make fans happy or sad.

D — 시작 (start): Incorrect. '시작' means start, which is a beginning, not a final outcome.

정답: C. 응원

How to solve: Fans at a sports stadium typically '응원' (cheer/support) their team loudly. This verb describes the action of showing support.

A — 숙제 (homework): Incorrect. '숙제' means homework, which is unrelated to fans at a stadium.

B — 구경 (watching/sightseeing): Incorrect. While fans watch, '구경하다' doesn't convey the active and loud support implied.

C — 응원 (cheer/support): Correct. '응원하다' means to cheer or support, which is what fans do loudly for their team at a stadium.

D — 식사 (meal): Incorrect. '식사' means meal, which is unrelated to supporting a team.