diff --git a/examples/classic/README.md b/examples/classic/README.md
index 8960fa2afa..6d7ece5e99 100644
--- a/examples/classic/README.md
+++ b/examples/classic/README.md
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ yarn install
 yarn start
 ```
 
-This command starts a local development server and open up a browser window. Most changes are reflected live without having to restart the server.
+This command starts a local development server and opens up a browser window. Most changes are reflected live without having to restart the server.
 
 ## Build