TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary_fill_in_the_blank] 1–5 (4/30/2026) – deandre ayton

정답: B. 선수

How to solve: The sentence states that Deandre Ayton is an NBA basketball ____. Since he plays basketball, the most appropriate word to fill the blank is 'player'.

A — '요리사' means chef, which is unrelated to basketball.

B — '선수' means player, which correctly describes Deandre Ayton's profession.

C — '의사' means doctor, which is unrelated to basketball.

D — '선생님' means teacher, which is unrelated to basketball.

정답: C. 크다

How to solve: Deandre Ayton is known for his height. When describing a person's height, '크다' (to be tall/big) is used. '작다' is its opposite, and '높다'/'낮다' are typically used for object heights or levels.

A — '작다' means short or small. Deandre Ayton is tall, so this is incorrect.

B — '높다' means high. While related to height, it's typically used for inanimate objects or general elevation, not a person's stature.

C — '크다' means tall or big. This is the correct word to describe a person's height.

D — '낮다' means low. This is the opposite of '높다' and is incorrect for describing Ayton's height.

정답: C. 팀

How to solve: The sentence states that Deandre Ayton is playing in a basketball ____. Basketball players play for a 'team'.

A — '학교' means school, which is not where professional basketball players usually play.

B — '병원' means hospital, which is completely unrelated to playing basketball.

C — '팀' means team, which is the correct context for a basketball player.

D — '가게' means store, which is unrelated to playing basketball.

정답: B. 좋게

How to solve: The sentence describes Ayton's performance ('활약했다' – performed) in the last game. When talking about a good performance, '좋게' (well/good) is the most fitting adverb.

A — '나쁘게' means badly. This would imply a poor performance, which is not typically associated with Ayton's general play.

B — '좋게' means well or good. This is the most appropriate word to describe a positive and effective performance.

C — '조용히' means quietly. While a player might be quiet, it doesn't describe the quality of their performance.

D — '천천히' means slowly. This describes the pace, not the quality, of the performance.

정답: B. 강한

How to solve: The sentence describes Deandre Ayton as a player who is 'very ____ in strength' ('힘이 아주 ____'). As a center in basketball, he is known for his physical strength, so '강한' (strong) is the correct adjective.

A — '약한' means weak. Deandre Ayton is known for his strength, so this is incorrect.

B — '강한' means strong. This accurately describes a key physical attribute of Deandre Ayton as a basketball center.

C — '작은' means small. This describes size, not strength, and is incorrect for Ayton's physique.

D — '쉬운' means easy. This is unrelated to physical strength.