diff --git a/README b/README
index beb77690..71b4d37c 100644
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Monitoring Plugins
 * For information on detailed changes that have been made or plugins
   that have been added, read the `ChangeLog` file.
 
-* Some plugins require that you have additional programs and/or
+* Some plugins require that you have additional programs or
   libraries installed on your system before they can be used.  Plugins that
   are dependent on other programs/libraries that are missing are usually not
   compiled.  Read the `REQUIREMENTS` file for more information.
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ Monitoring Plugins
   the basic guidelines for development will provide detailed help when
   invoked with the `-h` or `--help` options.
 
-You can check for the latest plugins at:
+You can check the latest plugins at:
 
 * <https://www.monitoring-plugins.org/>