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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'Biannual' vs. 'Biennial' Distinction Is for the Birds Sep 03, 2025
Q: A headline stated that seasonal bird migration (which occurs twice a year) was a "biannual" event... Read More
Use Your Head To Reap 'Capital' Gains Aug 27, 2025
What do these words have in common?: "captain," "capital," "capitulate" and "precipice." If you know... Read More
Take Me Out to the Call Game Aug 20, 2025
As the Major League Baseball season rolls into the critical month of September, let's examine the fa... Read More
Four Words Derived from Four-Legged Friends Aug 13, 2025
Did you know there's a donkey behind "easel"? This word for a frame supporting an artist's canvas co... Read More
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