TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [Vocabulary] 1–5 (4/14/2026) – sabres standings

정답: A. 순위

How to solve: The sentence talks about checking the 'current ________' of a sports team (Buffalo Sabres). '순위' (rank/standing) is the most suitable word to fill the blank, as standings show a team's current position.

A — '순위' means 'rank' or 'standing'. It fits perfectly in the context of checking a sports team's position in a league.

B — '날씨' means 'weather'. It is irrelevant to sports team standings.

C — '요리' means 'cooking' or 'cuisine'. It is irrelevant to sports team standings.

D — '숙제' means 'homework'. It is irrelevant to sports team standings.

정답: B. 경기

How to solve: The sentence asks about the 'next ________' of a sports team. '경기' (game/match) is the most logical item to inquire about for a sports team.

A — '숙소' means 'accommodation' or 'lodging'. It is not relevant to a team's next event.

B — '경기' means 'game' or 'match'. This is the most appropriate word to ask about when discussing a sports team's schedule.

C — '식사' means 'meal'. It is not relevant in this context.

D — '계획' means 'plan'. While a team has plans, '경기' is more specific and fits the question 'when is the next…?'. Also, it's 'the next game', not 'the next plan'.

정답: A. 이겨서

How to solve: The sentence states that the speaker 'felt very good' because of what the Sabres did yesterday. Winning a game would make a fan feel good. '이겨서' (because they won) is the correct choice.

A — '이겨서' comes from '이기다' (to win), meaning 'because they won'. If the team won, it makes sense for a fan to feel good.

B — '져서' comes from '지다' (to lose), meaning 'because they lost'. If the team lost, a fan would likely feel bad, not good.

C — '먹어서' comes from '먹다' (to eat), meaning 'because they ate'. This is irrelevant.

D — '읽어서' comes from '읽다' (to read), meaning 'because they read'. This is irrelevant.

정답: C. 점수

How to solve: To know who won a game, you need to check the 'score'. '점수' (score) is the most appropriate word here.

A — '시간' means 'time'. Knowing the time of the game doesn't tell you who won.

B — '장소' means 'place'. Knowing where the game was played doesn't tell you who won.

C — '점수' means 'score'. Checking the score is how you determine the winner of a game.

D — '방법' means 'method' or 'way'. This is not relevant to determining the winner of a game.

정답: B. 확인합니다

How to solve: The sentence states that the speaker performs an action on the 'Sabres' latest standings every day'. To keep up with standings, one would 'check' or 'confirm' them. '확인합니다' (check/confirm) is the best fit.

A — '노래합니다' comes from '노래하다' (to sing). You don't sing standings.

B — '확인합니다' comes from '확인하다' (to check/confirm). It's very natural to check or confirm standings regularly.

C — '만납니다' comes from '만나다' (to meet). You don't meet standings.

D — '공부합니다' comes from '공부하다' (to study). While you might study sports statistics, '확인하다' is a more direct and common verb for checking standings daily.