Question

Which meaning of influence best defines the word as it is used in this sentence?

Greg spoke with great passion to influence his audience to sign up to volunteer.

A. an individual who exerts influence
B. to cause others to take action
C. the ability to have an effect on the behavior, character, or actions of someone else
D. to affect the opinions of someone else

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Explanation:

Answer 2

The answer is C

Explanation:
In the beginning, the sentence describes that Greg owns a great passion while pursuing his audience and this is the ability Greg possesses which leads to an effect on the audience— to sign up to volunteer.