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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Teachers Savor Students' 'Mist Queues' Jul 21, 2021
Sometimes, when grading my students' papers and tests, I encounter errors that disarm me because the... Read More
These Derivations Are on the Money Jul 14, 2021
"The rich are different from us," F. Scott Fitzgerald supposedly told Ernest Hemingway. "Yes," Hemin... Read More
Pet Peeves Pounce on Prancing Prey Jul 07, 2021
I occasionally ask readers to unleash their pet peeves about grammar and usage. While at first, thes... Read More
Olympics Terms Can Test Your 'Medal' Jun 30, 2021
Let the games — and names — begin! Here's a handy guide to the origins and meanings of S... Read More
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