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@@ -7,9 +7,9 @@ Summary
 Given a version number MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH, increment the:
 
 1. MAJOR version when you make incompatible API changes,
-1. MINOR version when you add functionality in a backwards-compatible
+1. MINOR version when you add functionality in a backwards compatible
    manner, and
-1. PATCH version when you make backwards-compatible bug fixes.
+1. PATCH version when you make backwards compatible bug fixes.
 
 Additional labels for pre-release and build metadata are available as extensions
 to the MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH format.