TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [Vocabulary] 1–5 (5/2/2026) – kate brody

정답: D. 항상

How to solve: Choose the adverb that best describes an action performed 'every morning,' indicating consistent regularity.

A — 곧바로 (immediately) indicates an action happening without delay, which doesn't fit the frequency of 'every morning'.

B — 보통 (usually) indicates something that happens often, but '항상' (always) is a stronger fit for '매일 아침' (every morning).

C — 가끔 (sometimes) contradicts '매일 아침' (every morning) as it indicates infrequent occurrence.

D — 항상 (always) perfectly matches '매일 아침' (every morning) to describe an action done consistently.

정답: A. 바로

How to solve: Select the adverb that indicates an action performed immediately after another event.

A — 바로 (right away, immediately) indicates that washing dishes happened without delay after dinner, which is the most natural fit.

B — 아주 (very) is an intensifier and does not fit the context of sequential actions.

C — 더욱 (more, even more) is a comparative adverb and is irrelevant to the context.

D — 먼저 (first) could imply that washing dishes was the first task, but '바로' is more direct in expressing immediate succession after '저녁 식사 후에' (after dinner).

정답: B. 길에

How to solve: Choose the correct phrase that means 'on the way to' a place.

A — 동안 (during) indicates a duration of time, not a specific location or path.

B — 길에 (on the way) is the correct expression to mean 'on the path to' or 'on the road to'.

C — 시간 (time) refers to a period or moment, not a route.

D — 방향 (direction) refers to the general orientation, not the specific act of being on a path.

정답: A. 그래서

How to solve: Select the conjunction that expresses a cause-and-effect relationship between catching a cold and going to the hospital.

A — 그래서 (so, therefore) correctly links the cause (caught a cold) to its effect (went to the hospital).

B — 그러나 (but, however) expresses contrast, which is inappropriate here.

C — 그러면 (then, in that case) expresses a conditional result or a sequence based on a preceding statement, not a direct cause-effect.

D — 그리고 (and) simply connects two independent clauses or events without implying a cause-and-effect relationship.

정답: A. 크다

How to solve: Choose the adjective that describes shoes that do not fit correctly, necessitating an exchange. (Both 'too big' or 'too small' could be reasons to exchange, but only one option is correct).

A — 크다 (big) means the shoes are 'too big', which is a valid reason to exchange them. If they are too big, they don't fit well.

B — 좋다 (good) means the shoes are good, which would not be a reason to exchange them.

C — 예쁘다 (pretty) describes the appearance, not the fit, and doesn't suggest a need for exchange.

D — 작다 (small) means the shoes are 'too small'. While also a reason for exchange, in multiple-choice questions, only one answer is correct. '크다' is presented as option A and fits the context.