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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The Natives are 'Restive' Sep 02, 2026

In 2005, when Harvard University President Larry Summers was embroiled in controversy, a newspaper s... Read More

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Steered Wrong by Word Criminals Aug 26, 2026

A magazine article about an outdoor festival tells readers, "If it rains, just bring your umbrella a... Read More

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Do Hot Doggers Relish Showing Off? Aug 19, 2026

This column is packed with tantalizing tidbits I haven't been able to squeeze in elsewhere. — ... Read More

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Diagnosis: Murder Aug 12, 2026

You're the sentence doctor. Each of these sentences suffers from faulty syntax, wordiness, passivity... Read More