TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (7/21/2026) – tigers vs cubs

정답: A. 팀

How to solve: The question asks what 'Tigers and Cubs' represent in the context of baseball. They are names of baseball teams.

A — '팀' means team, which is correct as Tigers and Cubs are baseball teams.

B — '책' means book, which is irrelevant.

C — '의자' means chair, which is irrelevant.

D — '음식' means food, which is irrelevant.

정답: B. 경기

How to solve: In a baseball stadium, teams play a game. The word '경기' means game or match.

A — '놀이' means play or game (usually for children or leisure), but '경기' is more appropriate for a sports event.

B — '경기' means game or match, which fits the context of two teams at a baseball stadium.

C — '숙제' means homework, which is irrelevant.

D — '여행' means travel or trip, which is irrelevant.

정답: A. 이깁니다

How to solve: When a team gets more points in a game, they win. The verb '이기다' means to win.

A — '이깁니다' is the polite form of '이기다' (to win), which is correct.

B — '집니다' is the polite form of '지다' (to lose), which is the opposite of winning.

C — '먹습니다' means to eat, which is irrelevant.

D — '읽습니다' means to read, which is irrelevant.

정답: C. 팬

How to solve: People who are very enthusiastic about a sport or team are called fans.

A — '선수' means player, which refers to someone who plays the sport, not just likes it.

B — '친구' means friend, which is a general term and not specific to sports enthusiasts.

C — '팬' means fan, which correctly describes people who like baseball very much.

D — '선생님' means teacher, which is irrelevant.

정답: B. 응원했습니다

How to solve: When you support your team enthusiastically, you cheer for them. The verb '응원하다' means to cheer or support.

A — '공부했습니다' means studied, which is irrelevant.

B — '응원했습니다' means cheered or supported, which is appropriate for a team.

C — '샀습니다' means bought, which is irrelevant.

D — '만들었습니다' means made, which is irrelevant.