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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Subjects and Verbs Agree to Disagree Mar 11, 2026
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Hi-Yo, 'Silver Bullet'! Feb 25, 2026
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