diff --git a/exercises/practice/hello-world/.docs/instructions.md b/exercises/practice/hello-world/.docs/instructions.md
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+++ b/exercises/practice/hello-world/.docs/instructions.md
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ Just say "Hello, World!".
 
 The objectives are simple:
 
-- Modify the provided code so that it produces the string "Hello, World!".
+- Modify the provided code so that the function returns the string "Hello, World!".
 - Run the test suite and make sure that it succeeds.
 - Submit your solution and check it at the website.