diff --git a/guide/english/typography/color-and-tonal-value/index.md b/guide/english/typography/color-and-tonal-value/index.md
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@@ -18,6 +18,6 @@ Tint is the addition of white to a color. Tint can be used to highlight an area
 
 Tone is the addition of grey to a color. The tonal color creates a more muted and less saturated color.
 
-Shade is the addition of black to a color. Shade can be used to darken and area to create the illusion of depth on an object.
+Shade is the addition of black to a color. Shade can be used to darken an area to create the illusion of depth on an object.
 
-By altering a colors tonal value, you can create the illusion of depth in images as well as alter the saturation level to better apply color for a desired emotion or mood.
+By altering a color's tonal value, you can create the illusion of depth in images as well as alter the saturation level to better apply color for a desired emotion or mood.