diff --git a/src/guide/essentials/template-syntax.md b/src/guide/essentials/template-syntax.md
index c08b6f8316..56a7c7b5f1 100644
--- a/src/guide/essentials/template-syntax.md
+++ b/src/guide/essentials/template-syntax.md
@@ -193,7 +193,7 @@ Directive attribute values are expected to be single JavaScript expressions (wit
 <p v-if="seen">Now you see me</p>
 ```
 
-Here, the `v-if` directive would remove / insert the `<p>` element based on the truthiness of the value of the expression `seen`.
+Here, the `v-if` directive would remove or insert the `<p>` element based on the truthiness of the value of the expression `seen`.
 
 ### Arguments {#arguments}