TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (4/7/2026) – troy johnston

정답: A. 학생

How to solve: The sentence states "Troy Johnston is ( )". The blank needs a noun that describes a person's identity or profession. Among the choices, "학생" (student) is the only word that fits this context.

A — "학생" means student. This is a common word to describe a person's role, making it the correct answer.

B — "연필" means pencil. It's an object and does not fit the context of describing a person.

C — "책상" means desk. It's an object and does not fit the context.

D — "의자" means chair. It's an object and does not fit the context.

정답: C. 학교

How to solve: The sentence means "Troy Johnston goes to ( ) every day". The blank requires a place noun, followed by the location particle '에' (to/at). Among the choices, "학교" (school) is a common place one goes to daily.

A — "연필" means pencil. It is not a place.

B — "지우개" means eraser. It is not a place.

C — "학교" means school. This is a common destination for daily activities, fitting "goes to ( ) every day."

D — "침대" means bed. While a place, "goes to bed" is usually expressed differently (e.g., 잠자리에 들다), and "goes to bed every day" with '에 갑니다' is less natural in this structure for a simple daily routine, especially when '학교' is an option.

정답: A. 운동

How to solve: The sentence means "Troy Johnston likes ( )". The blank needs a noun that can be liked, followed by the object particles "을/를". "운동" (sports/exercise) is a common thing people like.

A — "운동" means exercise or sports. It is a common hobby or activity that people like, making it the correct answer.

B — "물" means water. While one might like water (to drink), "운동" is a more common *interest* for a general statement like this.

C — "옷" means clothes. One might like clothes, but "운동" is a more typical hobby or interest.

D — "가방" means bag. While one might like a bag, it's less common as a general "like" compared to "운동" in this context.

정답: B. 큽니다

How to solve: The sentence structure "키가 ( )" describes someone's height. The blank requires an adjective describing height. "키가 크다" (to be tall) and "키가 작다" (to be short) are common expressions. Among the choices, "큽니다" (is tall) and "작습니다" (is short) are the only ones related to height. As there is no specific context indicating short, "큽니다" is a valid general descriptor.

A — "작습니다" means is short (from 작다). It is a plausible option for height, but without further context, either tall or short could be assumed. However, "크다" is often presented first when teaching adjectives related to size.

B — "큽니다" means is tall (from 크다). This is a common and appropriate adjective to describe someone's height, fitting the phrase "키가 크다".

C — "많습니다" means there are many/much (from 많다). This describes quantity, not height.

D — "없습니다" means there isn't/don't have (from 없다). This indicates absence, not height.

정답: C. 점심

How to solve: The sentence means "Troy Johnston eats ( )". The blank requires a noun that can be eaten, followed by the object particles "을/를". Among the choices, "점심" (lunch) is something that is eaten.

A — "한국어" means Korean language. One studies or speaks Korean, not eats it.

B — "컴퓨터" means computer. One uses a computer, not eats it.

C — "점심" means lunch. This is a meal that is eaten, making it the correct answer.

D — "의자" means chair. One sits on a chair, not eats it.