diff --git a/src/basic-syntax/references-dangling.md b/src/basic-syntax/references-dangling.md
index efaaa725..deb8c18b 100644
--- a/src/basic-syntax/references-dangling.md
+++ b/src/basic-syntax/references-dangling.md
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ fn main() {
 }
 ```
 
-* A reference is said to "borrow" the value is refers to.
+* A reference is said to "borrow" the value it refers to.
 * Rust is tracking the lifetimes of all references to ensure they live long
   enough.
 * We will talk more about borrowing when we get to ownership.