TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (5/31/2026) – savannah guthrie mom

정답: B. 엄마

How to solve: This question asks for the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. The sentence states 'made delicious food for us.' Among the choices, '엄마' (mom) is the most natural subject for this action in a family context.

A — 친구 (friend) usually doesn't make food for 'us' in this general family context.

B — 엄마 (mom) is a very common and natural subject for making delicious food for her family. This fits perfectly.

C — 선생님 (teacher) doesn't typically make food for 'us' in this context.

D — 학생 (student) is unlikely to be the one making food for the family in this general statement.

정답: A. 정말

How to solve: The sentence means 'I love my mom (_____)'. We need an adverb that expresses the intensity of love. '정말' (really, truly) is the most fitting word to emphasize the feeling of love.

A — 정말 (really/truly) emphasizes the sincerity or intensity of love, which fits the sentence well.

B — 가끔 (sometimes) implies loving mom only sometimes, which doesn't fit the general expression of love.

C — 매일 (every day) describes frequency. While one might love their mom every day, '정말' focuses on the quality/intensity of love, making it a better fit here.

D — 아주 (very) is also an intensifier, but '정말' often feels more natural for expressing personal feelings in this context.

정답: C. 돌봐

How to solve: The sentence means 'Thank you for (_____) my sick younger sibling.' When someone is sick, the action needed is 'to take care of' them. The verb '돌보다' (to take care of) in its conjugated form '돌봐' is the correct choice.

A — 먹어 is the informal imperative/conjunctive form of '먹다' (to eat). It doesn't fit the context of taking care of a sick sibling.

B — 봐 is the informal imperative/conjunctive form of '보다' (to see/watch). While you might 'see' a sick sibling, '돌보다' is more specific to caretaking.

C — 돌봐 is the informal imperative/conjunctive form of '돌보다' (to take care of). This perfectly fits the situation of caring for a sick person.

D — 자 is the informal imperative/conjunctive form of '자다' (to sleep). This doesn't make sense in the context of helping a sick sibling.

정답: B. 선물

How to solve: The sentence states 'on mom's birthday, I gave (_____)'. On a birthday, people usually give 'gifts'. '선물' (gift) is the most appropriate word.

A — 책 (book) is an object. While one can give a book as a gift, '선물' is the general term for a gift.

B — 선물 (gift) is the most direct and appropriate word for something given on a birthday.

C — 가방 (bag) is an object. While a bag can be a gift, '선물' is the category.

D — 연필 (pencil) is an object, not the general term for a gift.

정답: C. 걱정하

How to solve: The sentence means 'If I come late, mom (_____)'. When a child is late, a mother usually worries. The verb '걱정하다' (to worry) is the most natural emotion here. The verb stem '걱정하' combined with '-세요' forms '걱정하세요' meaning 'she worries'.

A — 좋아 is the informal imperative/conjunctive form of '좋아하다' (to like/be good). A mom would not 'like' or 'be good' if her child is late.

B — 기다려 is the informal imperative/conjunctive form of '기다리다' (to wait). While a mom might wait, '걱정하다' describes the emotional state that often accompanies waiting in this situation.

C — 걱정하 is the stem of '걱정하다' (to worry). When combined with '-세요' to form '걱정하세요,' it means 'she worries,' which is a very natural and common reaction for a mom when her child is late.

D — 행복해 is the informal imperative/conjunctive form of '행복하다' (to be happy). A mom would not be happy if her child is late.