diff --git a/chapters/packages.tex b/chapters/packages.tex
index 13cf06417..a54af9bbd 100644
--- a/chapters/packages.tex
+++ b/chapters/packages.tex
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ \subsection{Summary of Rules for Import-Clauses}\label{summary-of-rules-for-impo
 \item
   The \lstinline!import!-clauses are \emph{not} inherited.
 \item
-  \lstinline!import!-clauses are not named elements of a class or package.
+  The \lstinline!import!-clauses are not named elements of a class or package.
   This means that \lstinline!import!-clauses cannot be changed by modifiers or redeclarations.
 \item
   The \emph{order} of \lstinline!import!-clauses does not matter.