TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘] 1–5 (5/13/2026) – marlins vs twins

정답: B. 경기

How to solve: The sentence talks about two sports teams, Marlins and Twins, and an event that will be held. Among the choices, '경기' (game/match) is the most appropriate word for an event between sports teams.

A — '시장' means 'market'. It is not related to sports teams playing against each other.

B — '경기' means 'game' or 'match'. This is suitable for a sports event between two teams.

C — '식사' means 'meal'. This is not related to a sports event.

D — '학교' means 'school'. This is not related to a sports event.

정답: C. 응원

How to solve: The sentence expresses an action towards a sports team. '응원하다' (to cheer for) is the correct verb used when supporting a sports team. The blank requires the noun form '응원' to combine with '할 거예요'.

A — '공부' means 'study'. One does not 'study' a sports team in this context.

B — '요리' means 'cook'. One does not 'cook' a sports team.

C — '응원' means 'cheer' or 'support'. '응원하다' means 'to cheer for', which is appropriate for a sports team.

D — '청소' means 'clean'. One does not 'clean' a sports team.

정답: A. 이기

How to solve: The sentence expresses a hope for the Twins team in a game. The verb '이기다' (to win) is the most suitable verb in this context. The blank requires the stem of the verb '이기다' followed by the '기를 바라다' grammar pattern.

A — '이기다' means 'to win'. So, '이기기를 바래요' means 'I hope they win'. This is correct for a sports team.

B — '자다' means 'to sleep'. '자기기를 바래요' makes no sense in this context.

C — '먹다' means 'to eat'. '먹기를 바래요' makes no sense for a sports team winning.

D — '읽다' means 'to read'. '읽기를 바래요' makes no sense for a sports team.

정답: C. 선수

How to solve: The sentence describes members of a sports team (Marlins team). A sports team is composed of '선수' (players).

A — '의사' means 'doctor'. Doctors are not the primary members of a sports team.

B — '학생' means 'student'. Students are not typically the members of a professional sports team like the Marlins.

C — '선수' means 'player'. Sports teams consist of players. This is the correct answer.

D — '선생님' means 'teacher'. Teachers are not members of a sports team.

정답: A. 보고

How to solve: The sentence expresses a desire to do something with a '경기' (game/match). The verb '보다' (to watch) is used with '경기' (game) to mean 'to watch a game'. The blank requires the '-고 싶다' form, so '보고 싶어요' is correct.

A — '보다' means 'to watch'. '경기를 보다' (to watch a game) is the correct expression. So, '보고 싶어요' (I want to watch) is suitable.

B — '먹다' means 'to eat'. One does not 'eat' a game.

C — '자다' means 'to sleep'. One does not 'sleep' a game.

D — '입다' means 'to wear'. One does not 'wear' a game.