diff --git a/docs/README.md b/docs/README.md
index d13204bb58..fb9faa502c 100644
--- a/docs/README.md
+++ b/docs/README.md
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ $ npm install
 
 ### Local Development
 
-This command starts a local development server and open up a browser window.
+This command starts a local development server and opens up a browser window.
 Most changes are reflected live without having to restart the server.
 (You might have to run build.sh first if you run into failures)
 
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ $ npm run start
 ### Build Locally
 
 This command generates static content into the `build` directory and can be
-served using any static contents hosting service.
+served using any static content hosting service.
 
 ```sh
 $ docs/build.sh