After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
I knew Okoronkwo's father very well and I must say that his son is a chip off the old book. This means that Okoronkwo
A
has chosen the same career as his father
B
is very much like his father
C
is an extremely different sort of person from his father
D
has taken up a different profession from his father's
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The expression "a chip off the old block" is an idiom that means someone who closely resembles or has inherited the characteristics of one or both parents. In this context, the sentence suggests that Okoronkwo's son is very much like his father.
So, the most appropriate interpretation is:
B. is very much like his father
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23729)