TOPIK Korean Grammar Essentials 3

Question 1

Which connector means 'because' in '비가 와서 안 가요' (I don't go because it rains)?

Accepted Answer

-아서/어서

Answer

-아서/어서 links a cause to its result or sequential action.

Question 2

What does '-지만' express in '비싸지만 사요' (It's expensive but I buy it)?

Accepted Answer

contrast

Answer

-지만 means 'but' and shows contrast between two clauses.

Question 3

Which form correctly expresses future intention with '-(으)ㄹ 거예요' for 가다?

Accepted Answer

갈 거예요

Answer

갈 거예요 expresses future plan or intention of 가다.

Question 4

Which honorific verb replaces '있다' to show respect ('to be/exist')?

Accepted Answer

계시다

Answer

계시다 is the honorific form of 있다 for respected persons.

Question 5

What does '-고 싶어요' express in '먹고 싶어요'?

Accepted Answer

desire

Answer

-고 싶다 expresses the speaker's wish or desire to do something.

TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) Practice Test