diff --git a/guides/source/active_record_callbacks.md b/guides/source/active_record_callbacks.md
index ebdee446f9db0..d8a97e7b3b069 100644
--- a/guides/source/active_record_callbacks.md
+++ b/guides/source/active_record_callbacks.md
@@ -310,7 +310,7 @@ end
 
 ### Using `:if` and `:unless` with a `Proc`
 
-Finally, it is possible to associate `:if` and `:unless` with a `Proc` object. This option is best suited when writing short validation methods, usually one-liners:
+It is possible to associate `:if` and `:unless` with a `Proc` object. This option is best suited when writing short validation methods, usually one-liners:
 
 ```ruby
 class Order < ApplicationRecord
diff --git a/guides/source/active_record_validations.md b/guides/source/active_record_validations.md
index 0fda7c5cfd6d4..0c57802188c89 100644
--- a/guides/source/active_record_validations.md
+++ b/guides/source/active_record_validations.md
@@ -934,7 +934,7 @@ end
 
 ### Using a Proc with `:if` and `:unless`
 
-Finally, it's possible to associate `:if` and `:unless` with a `Proc` object
+It is possible to associate `:if` and `:unless` with a `Proc` object
 which will be called. Using a `Proc` object gives you the ability to write an
 inline condition instead of a separate method. This option is best suited for
 one-liners.