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Hangul quiz for beginners: Korean words from lessons 1-7

Quick, free Korean quiz for beginners to check reading and basics. Instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Tiffany StoneUpdated Aug 26, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
Learning OutcomesCheat Sheet
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This quiz helps you practice Hangul reading and simple Korean conversation from lessons 1-7. You will read vowels, form basic questions, and answer with polite endings. Check your speed and spot gaps, then keep going with our elementary Korean II quiz or try a hiragana quiz if you like script practice.

What is the Romanization of the Hangul consonant '?' at the beginning of a word?
d
k
n
g
In the Revised Romanization of Korean, the consonant '?' at the start of a syllable is represented as 'g'. It is pronounced as an unaspirated sound, closer to the English 'g' than 'k'. This Romanization helps learners differentiate it from its aspirated counterpart '?'.
How do you read the Hangul vowel '?'?
a
eo
o
u
The vowel '?' is pronounced as 'a', similar to the 'a' in 'father'. It's one of the basic Korean vowels and appears frequently. Mastering its sound is fundamental for reading Hangul syllables.
What syllable do you get when you combine '?' and '?'?
?
?
?
?
When the consonant '?' (n) is combined with the vowel '?' (o), it forms the syllable '?' pronounced 'no'. Understanding how consonants and vowels form syllables is the key to Hangul literacy.
Which Hangul letter represents the 'm' sound?
?
?
?
?
The consonant letter '?' represents the bilabial nasal sound 'm'. It is pronounced with both lips together, identical to English 'm'. Recognizing each Hangul consonant is essential for correct pronunciation.
How do you say 'hello' informally in Korean?
??????
??????
??
?????
'??' is the informal way to say 'hello' or 'hi' among friends. For polite situations, '?????' is used instead. '??????' and '??????' are used when someone is leaving or staying, respectively.
What does '?????' mean?
Sorry
Hello
Thank you
Goodbye
'?????' is a formal and polite way to say 'thank you' in Korean. It comes from the verb '????' (to appreciate). Using it correctly shows respect in conversations.
How do you say 'yes' in Korean?
???
?
???
???
'?' is the standard way to say 'yes' in Korean. '???' means 'no'. Other words like '???' mean 'that's right'. Using '?' appropriately is key for basic responses.
How do you say 'no' in Korean?
???
????
???
?
'???' is the polite way to say 'no' or to disagree in Korean. '???' means 'I dislike it'. '????' means 'It's okay'. Knowing these helps in polite refusal.
How do you read the syllable '?'?
hen
hon
hin
han
The syllable '?' combines '?' (h), '?' (a), and '?' (n), forming 'han'. It appears frequently in words like '??' (Korea). Correct reading of syllables is the basis of Hangul literacy.
Which particle indicates the topic when attached after a vowel-ending noun?
?
?
?
?
The topic particle '?' is used after nouns ending in a vowel, marking the topic of the sentence. After a consonant-ending noun, '?' is used. These particles help frame the context of Korean sentences.
Which Hangul letter represents the 'ee' sound as in 'see'?
?
?
?
?
The vowel '?' corresponds to the close front unrounded vowel 'ee' as in the English word 'see'. It is one of the first vowels learners master. Pronunciation accuracy relies on distinguishing these basic vowels.
What is the Romanization of the Hangul vowel '?'?
u
a
eo
o
In Revised Romanization, the vowel '?' is represented as 'eo'. It sounds somewhat between the English 'uh' and 'aw'. Accurate Romanization helps with pronunciation for newcomers.
How is the syllable '?' pronounced?
ga
da
ka
pa
The syllable '?' combines '?' (g) and '?' (a) to form 'ga'. In initial positions, '?' is unaspirated and closer to the English 'g'. This simple syllable is foundational in Hangul.
Which Hangul spelling correctly represents the word 'coffee'?
??
??
??
??
The loanword 'coffee' is spelled '??' in Hangul to approximate its English pronunciation. '??' means nosebleed, '??' and '??' are incorrect transliterations. Learning proper loanword spellings prevents misunderstanding.
Which word means 'where' in Korean?
??
??
?
??
'??' is the interrogative word for 'where'. '??' means 'when', '??' means 'what', and '?' means 'why'. Mastering question words is vital for basic conversation.
Which polite verb ending is used for formal present tense?
-??
-??
-?
-???
The ending '-???' is used in formal, polite present tense. '-?' and '-??' are polite but less formal, and '-??' is an alternative transcription but actually part of '-???'. Using the correct ending conveys appropriate respect.
What is the correct plural marker in Korean?
??
?
??
??
The particle '?' is added after nouns to indicate plurality. It does not translate exactly like English plural markers and is used selectively. Understanding its use prevents over-pluralization.
Which sentence means 'I like cats' in polite speech?
?? ???? ???.
?? ???? ??.
?? ???? ??????.
?? ???? ????.
In polite informal speech, '?? ???? ????.' is correct. '??' marks the topic, '????' is the object, and '????' is the polite form of 'to like'. Other options misuse particles or verb endings.
Which particle marks the object when the noun ends in a vowel?
?
?
?/?
?
The object particle is '?' after vowel-ending nouns and '?' after consonant-ending nouns. It indicates the direct object of a verb. Correct use of particles is crucial for meaning in Korean.
How do you ask 'What is this?' in Korean?
??? ??????
?? ??
?? ? ????
?? ????
'?? ????' is the standard polite way to ask 'What is this?'. '??? ??????' is more formal, and '?? ??' is informal. Choosing the right level helps in proper social contexts.
What does the expression '?????' mean?
Goodbye
Thank you
Excuse me
Hello
'?????' is used to politely say 'excuse me' when interrupting or passing through. It literally means 'I commit a rudeness'. It's key for polite interactions.
What is the present informal polite form of ?? (to go)?
????
? ???
??
??
The verb '??' conjugates to '??' in the present informal polite form. '??' is plain speech, '????' is formal polite, and '? ???' is future tense. Correct conjugation is essential.
What is the Korean word for 'today'?
??
??
??
??
'??' means 'today', '??' means 'yesterday', '??' means 'tomorrow', and '??' means 'now'. These time-related words are fundamental in conversation.
Translate 'I am a student' politely in Korean.
?? ?????.
?? ????.
? ?????.
?? ???.
In formal polite speech, '?? ?????.' is correct. '??' marks the topic, and '?????' uses the copula in its formal form. Other options misuse speech levels or particles.
Which Hangul syllable corresponds to the sound 'nyo'?
?
?
?
?
The syllable '?' combines the consonant '?' with the diphthong '?' to form 'nyo'. '?' is 'nyeo', '?' is 'nye', and '?' is 'yo'. Correct syllable recognition aids reading.
Which copula form is used after a vowel-ending noun in informal polite speech?
???
??
???
??
After a vowel-ending noun, '??' is used in informal polite speech. '???' is used after consonant-ending nouns. '???' is formal polite, and '??' is plain. Choosing the correct copula form ensures grammatical accuracy.
Which sentence correctly uses the topic particle after a consonant-ending noun?
??? ??? ???.
??? ??? ???.
??? ??? ???.
??? ??? ???.
The topic particle '?' attaches to consonant-ending nouns, so '???' is correct. '???' is incorrect because '?' follows vowel endings. Topic particles frame sentences to highlight the subject.
What is the correct Romanization of '?' considering its final consonant sound?
dal
dalk
dak
dag
The cluster '?' in '?' is pronounced as a final '?', so the Romanization is 'dak'. This reflects the actual spoken sound in modern Korean. Learning batchim pronunciation rules is essential for clarity.
Which word is the correct antonym for '??' (to be big)?
???
??
??
??
'??' means 'to be small' and is the direct antonym of '??'. '???' means 'to be heavy', '??' means 'to be high', and '??' means 'to be short'. Recognizing antonyms expands vocabulary quickly.
What is the honorific verb form of 'to eat'?
??
????
????
???
The honorific form of '??' is '???', used when speaking respectfully about someone else eating. '????' is a redundant mix and incorrect. Understanding honorifics is key in formal contexts.
Which sentence translates to 'I went to school yesterday' correctly?
?? ?? ??? ????.
?? ?? ??? ???.
?? ?? ??? ???.
?? ?? ??? ??.
'?? ?? ??? ???.' correctly uses past tense '???' and the time expression '??'. '??' is present tense, and '????' is a nonstandard form. Proper tense usage is crucial for clarity.
Which particle marks a yes/no question in Korean?
??
??
??
??
The ending '-??' is used in formal questions to form yes/no inquiries. '-??' and '-??' are informal, and '-??' is also informal but with different nuance. Choosing the correct interrogative ending defines speech level.
How do you say 'Let's eat' in formal polite speech?
???
????
??
????
'????' is the formal polite suggestion form meaning 'let's eat'. '???' is a simple polite present tense, '??' is informal, and '????' is declarative. Understanding suggestion forms is important for group settings.
What is the meaning of '???' in the phrase '??? ??'?
difficult
expensive
boring
enjoyable
'???' means 'enjoyable' or 'pleasant'. In '??? ??', it describes a trip that is fun. Recognizing descriptive adjectives broadens comprehension.
Which vowel combination forms the diphthong 'wa'?
? + ?
? + ?
? + ?
? + ?
The diphthong '?' is formed by combining the vowel '?' (o) with '?' (a). It is pronounced 'wa'. Knowing diphthong formation is crucial for reading complex syllables.
What is the Romanization of the Hangul diphthong '?'?
oe
weo
wo
wa
In Revised Romanization, '?' is written as 'wo'. It combines '?' (u) and '?' (eo) to sound like 'wo'. Proper Romanization assists with pronunciation.
Translate 'She is reading a book' politely in Korean.
??? ?? ???.
??? ?? ?? ???.
??? ? ???.
??? ?? ?????.
'??? ?? ?? ???.' correctly uses the progressive form '?? ???'. '???' changes the particle to subject marking, and '?????' is incorrect mixing forms. Progressive aspect is important for ongoing actions.
Which verb is an honorific form?
???
??
??
??
'???' is the honorific equivalent of '??' (to exist/be). It is used when referring respectfully to someone else's presence. Other verbs listed are basic forms. Mastering honorifics shows respect.
Which particle indicates location at/in somewhere?
??
?
??
??
The particle '?' is used to indicate static location ('at', 'in'). '??' indicates action taking place in a location ('from' or 'at' for actions). '??' marks the recipient, and '??' means 'and/with'. Correct particles ensure precise meaning.
Which sentence correctly uses the irregular past tense form of ???
?? ??? ???.
?? ??? ????.
?? ??? ????.
?? ??? ????.
The verb '??' becomes '???' in the irregular past tense form by changing '?' to '?'. '????' is archaic formal, and others are incorrect conjugations. Recognizing irregulars is key at advanced levels.
Which sentence correctly uses the connective '-??' to mean 'but'?
?? ???? ??? ???.
?? ????? ??? ???.
?? ???? ??? ???.
?? ????? ??? ???.
The connective '-??' attaches directly to the adjective stem to mean 'but'. '????' is correct, whereas inserting extra particles or conjugations is incorrect. Proper use of connectives links clauses smoothly.
How is '??' (to listen) correctly conjugated in the present polite form considering the ?-irregular?
???
???
????
???
Because '??' is a ?-irregular verb, the '?' changes to '?' before a vowel, yielding '???'. This irregular pattern applies to other verbs like '??'. Learning these patterns is crucial for fluency.
Translate 'If I study, I will pass' using the proper conditional form.
?? ???? ??? ???.
?? ???? ????.
?? ??? ??? ???.
?? ????? ??? ???.
The conditional '-?' attaches to '????' to form '????', and the future tense '??? ???' indicates 'will pass'. The incorrect options misuse the particle or tense. Mastering conditionals allows complex sentence building.
Which sentence correctly uses the honorific suffix '-?-'?
????? ???? ???.
????? ????.
????? ???? ???.
???? ???? ???.
The honorific suffix '-?-' is inserted into verbs to show respect, as in '????'. The subject honorific marker '??' is also needed. Other options misuse case particles or verb forms. Correct honorific usage is essential in formal contexts.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Recognize Hangul Characters -

    Identify and distinguish all Hangul letters introduced in lessons 1 - 7, laying a solid foundation for reading Korean text.

  2. Read and Pronounce Basic Korean -

    Decode and articulate simple words and syllables accurately, reinforcing correct pronunciation for beginner communication.

  3. Differentiate Similar Letters -

    Compare and contrast commonly confused Hangul characters to improve reading fluency and avoid mistakes during the korean beginner quiz.

  4. Respond to Simple Prompts -

    Use basic expressions to answer questions and hold short conversations, boosting confidence for a test in Korean at level 1.

  5. Apply Beginner Grammar Rules -

    Utilize essential grammar structures from lessons 1 - 7 to form correct sentences and reinforce learning before taking the korean test level 1.

  6. Self-Assess Language Progress -

    Measure your understanding through interactive quiz questions, helping you identify strengths and areas for improvement in your Korean skills.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Hangul Jamo Composition -

    Understanding the 14 basic consonants and 10 vowels is essential for any korean beginner quiz. By combining 초성 (initial) ㄱ + 중성 (medial) ㅝ to form 가, then adding 종성 (final) ㅇ to make 강, you'll decode syllables quickly (Source: National Institute of Korean Language).

  2. Pronunciation and Phonetic Rules -

    Distinguish plain (ㄱ), tense (ㄲ), and aspirated (ㅋ) consonants with mnemonics - think "kite" for ㅋ's burst of air, "gak!" for ㄲ's sharp stop. Mastering these subtle shifts boosts your Hangul reading accuracy and listening comprehension (Source: King Sejong Institute).

  3. Subject-Object-Verb Structure -

    Korean follows an S-O-V pattern: 저는 사과를 먹습니다 means "I (subject) apple (object) eat (verb)." Practicing simple sentences from lessons 1 - 7 reinforces this order and primes you for more complex structures (Source: Yonsei University KLI).

  4. Polite Speech with 요 Endings -

    Using polite endings like 갑니다 vs 가요 can be a game-changer in a test in korean, helping you respond respectfully in basic conversation. Remember that level-1 exams often reward consistent 요 usage over informal forms (Source: Sejong Hakdang).

  5. Essential Greetings & Daily Vocabulary -

    Start with 안녕하세요 (hello), 객사합니다 (thank you), and 주세요 (please give) as these appear frequently on a korean test level 1. Flashcard drills or frequency lists from the TOPIK official guide can cement these core words swiftly (Source: TOPIK Official Guide).

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