Impressed vs. influenced

[sajjad]

Test No. errors/inter-4 "When you go to France...", question 10

I immediately explained the problem and the officer was so influenced by the way I spoke French, that he telephoned a garage for help.

(a) explained
(b) influenced
(c) way
(d) garage

Test No. errors/inter-4 "When you go to France...", answer 10

I immediately explained the problem and the officer was so impressed by the way I spoke French, that he telephoned a garage for help.

Correct entry: impressed
The error was: (b) influenced
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hi

please help me for this test

[Torsten]

Well,

If you are influenced by somebody or something you change the way you think or act accordingly. This change can be positive or negative.

If you are impressed by another person's achievement, talent or ability you look up to that person or even admire them.

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[StJordi]

Hello, could be corcened in this case?
Many thanks in advanced