TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [Vocabulary] 1–5 (5/5/2026) – ncaa softball rankings

정답: B. 순위

How to solve: The sentence is about NCAA softball announcements. '시간' (time), '날짜' (date), and '식사' (meal) do not fit the context of 'softball announcements'. '순위' (ranking) is the most appropriate word to be announced in relation to sports.

A — '시간' means 'time'. This word does not fit naturally in the context of 'NCAA softball announcements'.

B — '순위' means 'ranking'. NCAA softball rankings are commonly announced, making this the correct choice.

C — '날짜' means 'date'. While dates can be announced, 'NCAA softball date' is less specific and less common than 'NCAA softball rankings'.

D — '식사' means 'meal'. This word is completely unrelated to NCAA softball announcements.

정답: C. 팀

How to solve: The sentence discusses 'strong ____' in 'this season', implying a sports context. Among the choices, '팀' (team) is the only word that refers to a group of athletes in sports.

A — '나무' means 'tree'. It is not related to sports.

B — '집' means 'house'. It is not related to sports.

C — '팀' means 'team'. In the context of 'strong' and 'this season' for sports, 'team' is the most suitable word.

D — '가방' means 'bag'. It is not related to sports.

정답: B. 경기

How to solve: The sentence is about 'important softball ____' that 'will be held next week'. In the context of sports like softball, what is 'held' is usually a 'game' or 'match'. '경기' means game/match.

A — '노래' means 'song'. A song is not 'held' in a softball context.

B — '경기' means 'game' or 'match'. A softball game is commonly 'held', making this the correct choice.

C — '그림' means 'picture' or 'drawing'. A picture is not 'held' in this context.

D — '책' means 'book'. A book is not 'held' in a softball context.

정답: B. 우승

How to solve: The sentence states that 'everyone is practicing hard with the goal of ____'. In the context of sports, the main goal of practicing hard is usually to achieve 'victory' or 'championship'. '우승' means championship/victory.

A — '공부' means 'study'. While one might study hard, it's not the primary goal of 'practicing hard' in sports.

B — '우승' means 'championship' or 'victory'. This is the most common goal for a sports team or individual who 'practices hard'.

C — '숙제' means 'homework'. This is irrelevant to sports practice.

D — '여행' means 'travel'. This is not a goal for sports practice.

정답: C. 선수

How to solve: The sentence describes someone who 'plays softball really well'. The appropriate word for a person who plays a sport is '선수' (player).

A — '학생' means 'student'. While students can play softball, '선수' is a more direct and specific term for someone skilled in a sport.

B — '선생' means 'teacher'. Teachers usually teach, not necessarily play sports well.

C — '선수' means 'player' or 'athlete'. This is the most suitable word for someone who 'plays softball really well'.

D — '의사' means 'doctor'. This profession is unrelated to playing softball.