TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (7/19/2026) – cloud

정답: A. 구름

How to solve: The sentence describes something that exists 'in the sky' (하늘에) and is 'many' (많이 있어요). Among the choices, '구름' (cloud) is the most natural fit for something that is numerous in the sky.

A — '구름' means cloud. Clouds are commonly found in the sky in large numbers. This fits the context perfectly.

B — '바람' means wind. While wind is in the sky, it's not something that 'is many' in the same way as clouds (you don't say 'many winds').

C — '나무' means tree. Trees are on the ground, not in the sky.

D — '꽃' means flower. Flowers are on the ground, not in the sky.

정답: B. 구름

How to solve: The first part of the sentence '날씨가 흐려요' means 'The weather is cloudy/overcast.' The second part provides the reason, stating 'It's because there are many ____.' Clouds are what make the weather cloudy.

A — '햇빛' means sunlight. If there's a lot of sunlight, the weather would be clear, not cloudy.

B — '구름' means cloud. Many clouds make the weather cloudy. This is the correct reason.

C — '별' means star. Stars are visible at night, and their presence doesn't directly cause cloudy weather in this context.

D — '달' means moon. The moon is also visible at night, and its presence doesn't cause cloudy weather.

정답: C. 떠다니고

How to solve: This question asks for the appropriate verb to describe what clouds do in the sky. Clouds move slowly or remain suspended, which is best described as 'floating.'

A — '걷고' means walking. Clouds do not walk.

B — '자고' means sleeping. Clouds do not sleep.

C — '떠다니고' means floating or drifting. This is the natural verb to describe the movement of clouds in the sky.

D — '먹고' means eating. Clouds do not eat.

정답: A. 구름

How to solve: The sentence describes a phenomenon that occurs 'before it rains' (비가 오기 전에) and mentions 'black ____' (검은 ____). Dark clouds (검은 구름) are a common sign that rain is coming.

A — '구름' means cloud. '검은 구름' (black clouds) are typically associated with rain. This fits the context.

B — '무지개' means rainbow. Rainbows appear after rain, not before, and are not typically 'black.'

C — '별' means star. Stars are visible at night, and their appearance is not a precursor to rain.

D — '햇빛' means sunlight. Strong sunlight is usually associated with clear weather, not impending rain.

정답: B. 구름

How to solve: The sentence describes something that is 'white' (하얀) and 'floats in the sky' (하늘에 떠다녀요) on 'clear days' (맑은 날에는). This description perfectly matches clouds.

A — '눈' means snow. Snow falls from the sky, it doesn't typically 'float in the sky' in this context, and clear days are not usually associated with snow.

B — '구름' means cloud. White clouds floating in the sky on clear days is a common and accurate description.

C — '비' means rain. Rain falls, it doesn't float, and clear days are not rainy.

D — '안개' means fog. Fog is near the ground and obstructs visibility, it doesn't float high in a clear sky.