1 = 3.15 Dictionary & Word Choice Quiz
QUIZ
Animal Intelligence 6
Read the dictionary entry.
Which meaning of influence best defines the word as it is used
in this sentence?
influence l'inflooans !
verb
Dara could influence my decision to vote for Joy in the student
body election
1. to affect the opinions of someone else
2. to cause others to take action
. to affect the opinions of someone else
noun
O an individual who exerts Influence
o
1. the ability to have an effect on the behavior, character, or
actions of someone else
2. an individual who exerts influence
the ability to have an effect on the behavior,
character, or actions of someone else
O to cause others to take action
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