The Word Guy
The Word Guy
Teacher, writer, editor and language columnist Rob Kyff is an expert with words. Through his weekly columns in several publications, a multitude of published books, as well as in his classrooms, he shares his language and grammar tips and provides fun facts about the evolution of the English language.
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Do Hot Doggers Relish Showing Off? Aug 19, 2026
This column is packed with tantalizing tidbits I haven't been able to squeeze in elsewhere. — ... Read More
Diagnosis: Murder Aug 12, 2026
You're the sentence doctor. Each of these sentences suffers from faulty syntax, wordiness, passivity... Read More
The Whimsy Report Reveals Americans' Lex Lives Aug 05, 2026
The year was 1948. All American adults were happily married and spoke perfectly proper English, neve... Read More
A Handy Guide to Language Pitfalls Jul 29, 2026
On my desk I keep a list of tiny quirks of spelling, usage and meaning that often bedevil me. Perhap... Read More
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