TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [Vocabulary] 1–5 (7/19/2026) – seattle mariners

정답: A. 야구

How to solve: The sentence states that the Seattle Mariners is an American '___' team. The Seattle Mariners is a well-known baseball team, so the blank should be filled with the Korean word for 'baseball'.

A — 야구 (yagu) means baseball. This is the correct sport associated with the Seattle Mariners.

B — 축구 (chukgu) means soccer. The Mariners are not a soccer team.

C — 농구 (nonggu) means basketball. The Mariners are not a basketball team.

D — 배구 (baegu) means volleyball. The Mariners are not a volleyball team.

정답: B. 팀

How to solve: The sentence states that the Seattle Mariners is a famous '___'. The Seattle Mariners is an organization of players that competes in a sport, which is called a 'team'.

A — 건물 (geonmul) means building. The Mariners are not a building.

B — 팀 (tim) means team. This accurately describes the Seattle Mariners.

C — 책 (chaek) means book. The Mariners are not a book.

D — 음식 (eumsik) means food. The Mariners are not food.

정답: B. 선수

How to solve: The sentence says there are many excellent '___' in the Seattle Mariners. A sports team consists of 'players' who perform well.

A — 노래 (norae) means song. Songs are not typically found 'in' a team in this context.

B — 선수 (seonsu) means player. This is the correct term for individuals on a sports team.

C — 학교 (hakgyo) means school. Schools are not part of a sports team's composition.

D — 병원 (byeongwon) means hospital. Hospitals are unrelated to a sports team's members.

정답: C. 경기

How to solve: The sentence states 'I will watch the Seattle Mariners '___' on the weekend.' People watch sports 'games' (경기).

A — 의자 (uija) means chair. One does not watch a chair.

B — 날씨 (nalssi) means weather. While weather affects games, one does not typically 'watch the weather' of a team.

C — 경기 (gyeonggi) means game or match. This is what fans watch.

D — 식사 (siksa) means meal. One does not watch a meal of a team.

정답: B. 응원해요

How to solve: The sentence states 'Many people '___' the Seattle Mariners.' Fans typically 'cheer for' or 'support' their team.

A — 먹어요 (meogeoyo) means 'eat'. People do not eat a baseball team.

B — 응원해요 (eungwonhaeyo) means 'cheer for' or 'support'. This is the appropriate action for fans towards their team.

C — 자요 (jayo) means 'sleep'. People do not sleep a baseball team.

D — 사요 (sayo) means 'buy'. People do not buy a baseball team in this context, although they might buy tickets or merchandise. '응원해요' is a more direct and common verb for expressing support for a team.