In APA style, which tense is primarily used to discuss what an author of a source has done?

Understanding Active and Passive Voice in APA Style

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Conditional tense
Future tense
Present tense
Past tense
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why does APA style emphasize the use of past tense?
To simplify the writing process
To align with other writing styles
Because research is often updated and needs to be recognized as past work
To make the writing more engaging
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of using past tense in APA style?
Brown, 2012, distributed the surveys by email.
Brown, 2012, will distribute the surveys by email.
Brown, 2012, distributes the surveys by email.
Brown, 2012, is distributing the surveys by email.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main focus of APA style when it comes to verb tense?
To use past tense for actions from a source
To use conditional tense for hypothetical situations
To use present tense for all actions
To ensure all verbs are in future tense
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does APA style recommend regarding the use of active voice?
Use active voice only in introductions
Prefer active voice over passive voice when appropriate
Use active voice only in conclusions
Avoid using active voice
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the relationship between a verb and the subject and object in a sentence called?
Tense
Voice
Aspect
Mood
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In active voice, where is the subject of the sentence typically placed?
In the middle of the sentence
At the end of the sentence
Before the verb
After the verb
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