Thread: Flesch- Kincaid Reading Scale
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Old 28-Oct-2003, 22:27
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I personally have grave doubts about the validity of the passive rating as it is based on a dubious premise. There is nothing wrong with the passive as long as it is used appropriately. I think Word have oversimplified something here.
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