1.
어제는 많이 아팠어요. ______ 학교에 못 왔어요.
Correct Answer
B. 그래서
Explanation
The correct answer is "그래서" which means "so" or "therefore" in English. In this context, the speaker is explaining the reason for not being able to come to school yesterday, which is because they were very sick. Therefore, "그래서" is the appropriate word to use to indicate the cause and effect relationship between being sick and not being able to come to school.
2.
다음달에 축구 대회가 열려요. ______ 요즘 친구들이랑 축구 연습을 하고 있어요.
Correct Answer
A. 그래서
Explanation
The word "그래서" means "so" or "therefore" in English. In this context, it indicates that the speaker is explaining the reason for practicing soccer with their friends. The sentence before the blank states that there will be a soccer competition next month, so the speaker is practicing with their friends. Therefore, "그래서" is the appropriate word to use in this situation.
3.
우리는 서로 뜨겁게 사랑했다. ______ 부모님의 반대 때문에 결혼하지 못했다.
Correct Answer
B. 그러나
Explanation
The sentence before the blank states that "we loved each other passionately." The correct answer, "그러나" (but), indicates a contrast or contradiction. Therefore, the sentence after the blank is likely to present a contrasting situation, which is that they were unable to get married due to their parents' opposition.
4.
토요일에 만나기로 했다. ______ 급한 일이 생겨서 약속을 미뤘다.
Correct Answer
D. 그러나
Explanation
The correct answer is "그러나". This is because it indicates a contrast or contradiction between the two parts of the sentence. The first part states that they agreed to meet on Saturday, but the second part introduces a reason or situation that caused them to postpone the appointment. The word "그러나" is commonly used to connect contrasting or opposing ideas in Korean.
5.
아직 뜨거워. ______ 좀 이따가 먹어.
Correct Answer
D. 그러니까
Explanation
The phrase "아직 뜨거워" means "It's still hot." The speaker is telling someone to wait a little bit before eating because the food is still hot. The correct answer, "그러니까," translates to "so" or "therefore" in English. In this context, it is used to indicate the reason or explanation for why the person should wait.
6.
비밀은 꼭 지킬게요. ______ 얘기해 주세요.
Correct Answer
A. 그러니까
Explanation
The correct answer is "그러니까". This is because the phrase "비밀은 꼭 지킬게요" means "I will definitely keep it a secret" and "그러니까" is used to introduce an explanation or reason. Therefore, the speaker is asking the listener to explain or give a reason for why they will keep the secret.
7.
8시 50분, ______ 수업이 시작하기 전에 도착했어.
Correct Answer
A. 그러니까
Explanation
The phrase "그러니까" is used to indicate a cause or reason for something. In this context, it suggests that the speaker arrived before the start of the class because of a certain reason or explanation.
8.
여자친구한테 프로포즈를 했어. ______ 걔가 갑자기 눈물을 흘리더라.
Correct Answer
A. 그러니까
Explanation
The correct answer is "그러니까". This is because "그러니까" is used to indicate a cause-and-effect relationship or to provide an explanation for something. In this context, the person is saying that they proposed to their girlfriend, and as a result, she suddenly started crying.
9.
이 길로 쭉 가. ______ 백화점이 나올 거야.
Correct Answer
B. 그러면
Explanation
The sentence is expressing a sequence of events or actions. The phrase "그러면" can be translated as "in that case" or "if that's the case". Therefore, the correct answer suggests that if the person goes straight, a department store will appear.
10.
숙제부터 해. ______ 밖에 나가서 놀아도 좋아.
Correct Answer
D. 그럼
Explanation
The correct answer is "그럼". This is because the sentence is suggesting that the person should do their homework first, and then they can go out and play. "그럼" is used to indicate a sequence of events or actions, implying that the person should follow the suggested order of doing homework first and then going out to play.
11.
동생은 숙제를 벌써 끝냈어. ______ 나는 아직 못 끝내서 놀 수가 없어.
Correct Answer
B. 그런데
Explanation
The correct answer is "그런데". This conjunction is used to introduce a contrasting or unexpected situation. In this context, it is used to contrast the fact that the younger sibling has already finished their homework with the speaker still not being able to play because they haven't finished yet.
12.
물론 축하해 주고 싶어. ______ 조금은 슬프기도 해.
Correct Answer
B. 그런데
Explanation
The given correct answer "그런데" is appropriate in this context because it implies a contrast or contradiction between the speaker's desire to congratulate and their feeling of sadness. It suggests that there may be a reason or situation that is causing the speaker to feel both happy and sad at the same time.
13.
이 식당 맛있네요. ______ 왜 이렇게 손님이 없을까요?
Correct Answer
C. 그런데
Explanation
The correct answer is "그런데". This is because the phrase "이 식당 맛있네요" expresses a positive opinion about the restaurant, but the speaker then introduces a contrasting or unexpected situation by asking why there are so few customers. "그런데" is a conjunction that is often used to indicate a shift or contrast in the conversation, making it the appropriate choice in this context.
14.
가 : 와, 영화 잘 봤다.
나 : ______ 이제 뭐 하지?
Correct Answer
A. 그럼
Explanation
The conversation suggests that person A enjoyed watching a movie. Person B's response "그럼" indicates that they are agreeing with person A's statement and suggesting that they should do something else now.
15.
가 : 눈이 많이 오네. 길이 막히겠다.
나 : ______ 우리 그냥 지하철 탈까?
Correct Answer
A. 그럼
Explanation
The speaker suggests taking the subway as an alternative solution to the problem of the road being blocked due to heavy snowfall.
16.
좀 늦어도 괜찮아. ______ 전화는 꼭 해야 돼. 알았지?
Correct Answer
C. 그렇지만
Explanation
This answer, "그렇지만" (but), fits appropriately in the given sentence. The speaker is reassuring the other person that it's okay to be late, but they must make a phone call. The word "그렇지만" indicates a contrast or contradiction between the two parts of the sentence, emphasizing the importance of making the phone call despite being late.
17.
화내서 미안해. ______ 너도 잘못이 있어.
Correct Answer
B. 그렇지만
Explanation
The correct answer is "그렇지만" because it is used to express a contrasting or opposing idea. In this context, the speaker is apologizing and acknowledging their own mistake, but also pointing out that the other person is also at fault.
18.
맥주는 좋아. ______ 소주는 싫어.
Correct Answer
B. 그렇지만
Explanation
The correct answer is "그렇지만" because it means "but" in English. The first part of the sentence expresses a positive opinion about beer, while the second part expresses a negative opinion about soju. "그렇지만" is used to introduce a contrasting or contradictory statement, which fits the context of the sentence.
19.
형이 자리에서 일어났어. ______ 창문을 열었어.
Correct Answer
A. 그리고
Explanation
The word "그리고" in Korean means "and" in English. In this context, it suggests a continuation or a sequence of events. So, the correct answer "그리고" indicates that the person stood up and then opened the window, implying that these actions are connected or happening one after the other.
20.
우리 누나는 노래를 잘 부른다. ______ 춤도 잘 춘다.
Correct Answer
D. 그리고
Explanation
The correct answer is "그리고" because it means "and" in Korean. The sentence is stating that the speaker's older sister not only sings well but also dances well. The conjunction "그리고" is used to connect the two actions together.
21.
오늘은 일찍 가야 돼. ______ 집에 강아지가 혼자 있거든.
Correct Answer
A. 왜냐하면
Explanation
The phrase "왜냐하면" can be translated as "because" in English. In this context, the speaker is explaining the reason why they need to leave early, which is because there is a dog alone at home.
22.
나는 이 옷을 살래. ______ 디자인이 더 예쁘니까.
Correct Answer
B. 왜냐하면
Explanation
The correct answer is "왜냐하면". In this sentence, the speaker expresses their preference for a particular item of clothing by saying "I want to buy this clothes" and then provides a reason for their preference by using "왜냐하면", meaning "because".