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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Commonly Confused Jul 22, 2026
Many errors in English are perpetrated and perpetuated by people misusing words beginning with "per,... Read More
Illicit Verbal Couplings in a 'Murphy' Bed Jul 15, 2026
Brian Garner, editor of Garner's Modern American Usage, has devised what he calls "Murphy's Law of L... Read More
Latin Word for Cattle Became a Cash Cow Jul 08, 2026
In ancient Rome, no one cared how many Teslas, McMansions or Rolexes you owned. Nope; wealth was mea... Read More
Speaking Words of Wisdom, 'Let It Be' Jul 01, 2026
Q: Is "leave him be" an acceptable substitute for "let him be"? — J. K. via email A: To some e... Read More
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