The Word Guy

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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Fear and Loathing in Las Verbiage Mar 04, 2026

A few years back, a newspaper story reported that Janet Jackson "was loathe to admit" her loss of a ... Read More

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Hi-Yo, 'Silver Bullet'! Feb 25, 2026

"AI Fires Silver Bullet for Creating New Life," read a recent newspaper headline. The story below it... Read More

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Misdirection Leads to Sentence 'Path'ology Feb 18, 2026

What makes these sentences foul? The garbage dump smells foul the air. The basketball player fouled ... Read More

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