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FLESCH-KINCAID GRADE LEVEL READABILITY FORMULA In 1948, Rudolph Flesch, an author, and a supporter of Plain English Movement, created the Reading Ease Readability Formula. This formula tests the ease or difficulty with which a document may be read.
In 1976 the US Navy modified the Reading Ease formula to produce a grade-level score. John Kincaid helped to modify the Formula, so today It has been renamed the Flesch Kincaid Grade Level Readability Formula
The US Government Department of Defense uses Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level formula as a standard test; however, this Formula is best suited in the field of education..
1. The Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level Readability Formula tests _______
who will read the document
how many people will read the document
how many sentences there are in a document
the ease or difficulty with which a document may be read.
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2. In 1976 the US Navy modified this readability formula to produce a ________
more accurate estimate.
military result.
grade-level score.
government-wide test.
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3. The US Government _______ uses theFlesch-Kincaid Grade Level Formula as a standard test.
Department of the Interior
Department of Defense
Department of Education
State Department
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4. This formula, however, is best suited for use in the field of _____ .
science.
computer literacy.
academic writing.
education.
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The Flesh-Kincaid Readability FormulaThis formula is based on two items:
1. The average number of words used per sentence.
2. The average number of syllables per word.
Analyzing the results is a simple exercise. A score of 5.0 indicates a fifth grade reading level. A score of 9.0 means that a ninth grader would be able to read the document.
This readability score makes it easier for teachers, parents, librarians, and others to judge the readability level of various books and texts for students.
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5. This formula is based on _______
number of words in a sentence and number of syllables in a word,
number of syllables in a word
number of words in a sentence
how long it takes you to read the document
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6. A score of 9.0 means that a ______.
there are an average of 9 words in a sentence
ninth grader would be able to read the document.
there is an average of 9
2-syllable words per sentence
This test is suitable for 9 year olds
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7. This readability score makes it easier for teachers, etc. to judge the ___________ of various books and texts for students.
testability
readability level
Interest level
popularity
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The Flesch Grade-Level Readability Formula
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If your text scores above 12th grade, then follow these simple writing tips to reduce the complexity of your writing:
1. Write below the 8th-grade level. .Studies show that writing below the 8th-grade (preferably around 5-6th grade levels) achieves the best results.
2. Get to the point immediately. Don't write long-winded paragraphs that bury your document’s message.
3. Use active voice, not passive. Writing in active voice enables you to write shorter sentences, and write with authority.
4. Always use fewer words per sentence when possible.
5. Use simpler words. If you can replace a difficult word with a simpler word, then use the simpler word.
8. Studies show that writing around the ______ achieves the best results.
2nd grade level
11th or 12th grade level
5th or 6th grade level
8th or 9th grade level
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9. Always use _____ words per sentence when possible.
fewer
more
compound
Latin
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10. Long-winded paragraphs _________
Will make you look more intelligent
Are the most effective way to help your audience understand your ideas
Make your writing more interesting
Hide your message
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12. Use the _______ voice.
academic
past tense
passive
active
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14.Replace difficult words with _____ words.
synonym
simpler
more difficult
auspicious
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