TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘] 1–5 (6/24/2026) – ben malgeri

정답: D. 격식 없이 친한 사람에게 쓰는 말

How to solve: This question asks for the meaning of '반말' (banmal). '반말' refers to informal speech used among close friends or those of lower status, without using honorifics.

A — '존댓말' means polite/honorific speech, which is the opposite of '반말'.

B — '높임말' also means honorific speech, similar to '존댓말'.

C — '예의 없는 말' means rude speech, which is not necessarily the direct meaning of '반말'. While '반말' can be rude in inappropriate contexts, its core meaning is simply informal.

D — '격식 없이 친한 사람에게 쓰는 말' means informal speech used for close people without formality, which accurately describes '반말'.

정답: B. 높임말

How to solve: This question asks for the antonym of '반말' (informal speech). The opposite of informal speech is polite or honorific speech.

A — '예사말' means ordinary speech, not necessarily the direct opposite of informal/formal.

B — '높임말' means honorifics or polite speech, which is the direct opposite of '반말'.

C — '낮춤말' refers to speech that lowers the speaker or refers to someone lower in status, which is not the direct opposite of '반말'.

D — '속담' means proverb.

정답: C. 반말

How to solve: This question tests the appropriate usage of speech styles in a given context. Between close friends, informal speech ('반말') is acceptable.

A — '존댓말' (polite speech) is used for people who deserve respect, not typically between close friends.

B — '높임말' (honorific speech) is similar to '존댓말', used for showing respect.

C — '반말' (informal speech) is naturally used between close friends or people of similar age/status.

D — '격식체' (formal style) is used in formal situations and with strangers or superiors.

정답: C. 존댓말

How to solve: This question tests the understanding of proper speech etiquette towards elders. With elders, one should always use polite/honorific speech.

A — '반말' (informal speech) is inappropriate for elders.

B — '막말' means rude or abusive language, which is always inappropriate.

C — '존댓말' (polite speech) is the correct form to use when speaking to elders or superiors.

D — '예사말' (ordinary speech) does not specifically convey respect.

정답: C. 반말

How to solve: This question tests knowledge of social etiquette regarding speech styles. Using informal speech ('반말') with someone you meet for the first time is considered impolite.

A — '인사' (greeting) is polite and appropriate.

B — '존댓말' (polite speech) is appropriate and shows respect.

C — '반말' (informal speech) is impolite and inappropriate for someone you meet for the first time.

D — '웃음' (laughter) is generally fine, depending on the context, but not inherently impolite like '반말'.