diff --git a/README.org b/README.org
index d502fe7..9325d0e 100755
--- a/README.org
+++ b/README.org
@@ -178,7 +178,7 @@ demarcates paragraphs.
 
 #+begin_src org
 By entering two consecutive backslashes, \\
-you can force to break lines
+you can force a line break
 without starting a new paragraph.
 #+end_src