diff --git a/.clang-format b/.clang-format
index 2d412db269..d3ff1260db 100644
--- a/.clang-format
+++ b/.clang-format
@@ -1,18 +1,18 @@
 # This configuration file can be used to auto-format the code base.
 # Not all guidelines specified in CODING_STYLE are followed, so the
 # result MUST NOT be committed indiscriminately, but each automated
-# change should be reviewed and only the appropriate ones commited.
+# change should be reviewed and only the appropriate ones can be commited.
 #
 # The easiest way to apply the formatting to your changes ONLY,
 # is to use the git-clang-format script (usually installed with clang-format).
 #
-# -  Fixup formatting before committing
+# -  Fix up formatting before committing
 # 1. Edit and stage your files.
 # 2. Run `git clang-format`.
 # 3. Verify + correct + (un)stage changes.
 # 4. Commit.
 #
-# -  Fixup formatting after committing
+# -  Fix up formatting after committing
 # 1. Commit your changes.
 # 2. Run `git clang-format HEAD~` - Refer the commit *before* your changes here.
 # 3. Verify + correct changes, `git difftool -d` can help here.