Easy Korean Level 10 - Workbook 8

Exercise 1: Choose the Best Expression

Choose the most natural expression for the situation.

1. Your friend thinks you are insulting their cooking, but you just meant it's spicy. a) 고의가 아니었습니다. b) 제 말은 그게 아니라, 그냥 좀 맵다는 뜻이었어요.

2. You broke a glass by accidentally bumping the table. a) 일부러 그런 게 아니에요. b) 변명 같겠지만...

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrases. [ 어쩔 수 / 오해하지 / 끝까지 ]

1. 제 말 좀 ____________ 들어보세요. (Please listen to my words until the end.)
2. 기차가 연착돼서 늦었는데, ____________ 없었어요. (The train was delayed so I was late, I had no choice.)
3. ____________ 마세요. (Please don't misunderstand.)

Exercise 3: Translation

Translate into natural Korean.

1. I didn't say it with that intention. (뜻) -> __________________________________________________
2. It might sound like an excuse, but... (변명) -> __________________________________________________

Answer Key

Exercise 1: 1. b 2. a

Exercise 2: 1. 끝까지 2. 어쩔 수 3. 오해하지

Exercise 3: 1. 그런 뜻으로 한 말이 아니에요. 2. 변명 같겠지만...