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[allisnow]

Seen in several places, including hotair and fark:

“F*** off” now worth two points in UK English classes

"It would be wicked to give it zero because it does show some very basic skills we are looking for, like conveying some meaning and some spelling," Buckroyd was quoted as saying.

"It's better than someone that doesn't write anything at all."

Buckroyd said the student would have received a higher mark if the phrase had been punctuated.

Comments

[emily-reich.livejournal.com]

"two points"? is that good or bad? *doesn't understand UK school system*

[allisnow.livejournal.com]

It's not good, but I'm kind of offended that "F-you" is worth ANY POINTS.

[emily-reich.livejournal.com]

So do you get points for using certain words, on a 1-10 scale or something...? *has no experience with this kind of system at all*