Easy Korean Level 10 - Workbook 12

Exercise 1: True or False (Cultural Context)

Decide if the statements are True or False.

1. If your boss compliments your presentation, saying "네, 제가 좀 잘하죠" (Yes, I am pretty good at it) is considered polite and confident. ( T / F )
2. Deflecting a compliment by saying "아니에요" means you secretly hate the compliment. ( T / F )
3. "과찬이십니다" is a highly respectful and formal way to accept praise. ( T / F )

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrases. [ 덕분입니다 / 부족합니다 / 멀었어요 ]

1. 한국어 실력이 아직 많이 ____________. (My Korean skills are still lacking a lot.)
2. 에이, 저는 아직 ____________. 더 열심히 해야 돼요. (Aw, I still have a long way to go. I have to work harder.)
3. 프로젝트가 성공한 것은 모두 여러분이 도와주신 ____________. (The project's success is all thanks to your help.)

Exercise 3: Translation

Translate into natural Korean.

1. You are overpraising me. (Formal) -> __________________________________________________
2. Thank you for looking at it favorably. (좋게) -> __________________________________________________

Answer Key

Exercise 1: 1. False (It sounds very arrogant. You should show humility). 2. False (It's just standard cultural etiquette to deflect modestly). 3. True

Exercise 2: 1. 부족합니다 2. 멀었어요 3. 덕분입니다

Exercise 3: 1. 과찬이십니다. 2. 좋게 봐 주셔서 감사합니다.