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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A Useful Conjunction, Albeit an Old One May 27, 2026
Frank Resnick of New Britain, Conn., writes, "Can the antique-sounding conjunction 'albeit' still be... Read More
Summer Dreams of Verbal Themes May 20, 2026
Whether you're sunbathing at the beach, lounging at the lake or reflecting on rainbows this summer, ... Read More
Short Words Have Their Ups and Downs May 13, 2026
"I've always found it interesting," writes Bob Fliegel of St. Augustine, Fla., "that the shortest an... Read More
The 'Pen' Is More Versatile Than the Sword May 06, 2026
Did you know that there's no "pen" in "pencil," no "penalty" in "penitentiary" and no "penny" in "pe... Read More
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