diff --git a/semver.md b/semver.md
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--- a/semver.md
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@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ 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 backward compatible
+1. MINOR version when you add functionality to the API in a backward compatible
    manner
 1. PATCH version when you make backward compatible bug fixes