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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When Words End in 'O,' Their Plurals Spell Woe Nov 26, 2025
When Vice President Dan Quayle "corrected" a student's spelling of "potato" to "potatoe" back in 199... Read More
'Yule' Love These New Books About Words Nov 19, 2025
Stuff your stockings this holiday season with these lively new books about language. Jess Zafarris r... Read More
Step Relatives Are a 'Step' Above Nov 12, 2025
Q: I'm curious about the origin of "step" in "stepfather," "stepson," et al. — M.J.D., Baton R... Read More
Do Apostrophes Depart for the Holidays? Nov 05, 2025
This month, we observe Veterans Day ... or should that be "Veterans' Day" or even "Veteran's Day"? I... Read More
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