TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (8/12/2026) – steven vandervelden special grand jury

정답: C. 조사

How to solve: The sentence states that the special grand jury is doing something with an important case. A grand jury's primary role is to investigate cases. Therefore, '조사하다' (to investigate) is the most appropriate verb.

A — '결정하다' means 'to decide'. While a grand jury makes decisions, '결정하다' usually refers to the final verdict or resolution, not the ongoing process with a case. '사건을 결정하다' is not a natural collocation.

B — '발표하다' means 'to announce'. A grand jury might announce its findings, but it doesn't 'announce' a case itself. The blank requires a verb describing their action regarding the case.

C — '조사하다' means 'to investigate'. This fits perfectly with the function of a grand jury, which investigates important cases to determine if there is enough evidence for an indictment.

D — '참석하다' means 'to attend'. This word refers to being present at an event, not actively working on a case. A grand jury attends its sessions, but it doesn't 'attend' a case.

정답: A. 보고서

How to solve: The sentence mentions that the jurors submitted something about the 'investigation results' to the court. A formal document summarizing investigation results for official submission is called a 'report'.

A — '보고서' means 'report'. This is the most suitable word for a formal document submitted to a court summarizing the findings of an investigation.

B — '질문' means 'question'. Jurors might ask questions, but they submit a report of their findings, not 'questions about results'.

C — '이야기' means 'story' or 'talk'. This is too informal and general for a legal submission to a court.

D — '의견' means 'opinion'. While a report contains opinions, '의견' alone is less specific than '보고서' when referring to the entire submitted document containing investigation results.

정답: C. 결정

How to solve: The sentence states that something belonging to the grand jury is 'very important'. The most significant output or function of a grand jury is its decision regarding an indictment. Therefore, '결정' (decision) is the best fit.

A — '방문' means 'visit'. A grand jury's visit is not typically described as 'very important' in the context of its main function.

B — '출발' means 'departure' or 'start'. This word has no relevance to the importance of a grand jury's work.

C — '결정' means 'decision'. The decisions made by a grand jury (e.g., whether to indict) are indeed very important for the legal process and the individuals involved.

D — '인사' means 'greeting' or 'bow'. This word is completely unrelated to the significant functions of a grand jury.

정답: C. 증거

How to solve: The sentence states that 'they' are looking for something 'related to the case'. In a legal context like a grand jury investigation, what is sought after and related to a case is 'evidence'.

A — '날씨' means 'weather'. This is irrelevant to a legal case.

B — '음식' means 'food'. This is irrelevant to a legal case.

C — '증거' means 'evidence'. In legal investigations, people look for evidence to support or refute claims related to a case.

D — '음악' means 'music'. This is irrelevant to a legal case.

정답: B. 진술

How to solve: The sentence states that the jurors 'listened to' something from many people. In a legal setting, jurors listen to people's formal accounts or statements related to the case. '진술' (statement/testimony) is the most appropriate word.

A — '선물' means 'gift'. Jurors do not listen to gifts.

B — '진술' means 'statement' or 'testimony'. This is exactly what jurors listen to from witnesses and involved parties during an investigation or trial.

C — '꿈' means 'dream'. Jurors do not listen to people's dreams in a legal context.

D — '계획' means 'plan'. While plans might be discussed, '진술' is a more direct and accurate term for what jurors listen to from individuals regarding facts of a case.