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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What makes these sentences foul? The garbage dump smells foul the air. The basketball player fouled ... Read More
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'Safe Haven' Ain't Misbehavin' Feb 04, 2026
"Isn't the expression 'safe haven' redundant?" asks Anthony Cannella of New Britain, Conn. "Isn't a ... Read More
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The late Supreme Court Justices Harry Blackmun and Antonin Scalia often clashed on matters of law. B... Read More
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