diff --git a/docs/books/book-basics.qmd b/docs/books/book-basics.qmd
index a6ac9a292e..8977642c8c 100644
--- a/docs/books/book-basics.qmd
+++ b/docs/books/book-basics.qmd
@@ -200,11 +200,11 @@ Creating a PDF preview with the AsciiDoc toolchain is a useful way to verify tha
 
 #### Previewing HTML with Asciidoctor
 
-Creating an HTML preview the AsciiDoc toolchain is a useful way to verify that the AsciiDoc output of your book can be rendered properly. To do this, follow these instructions:
+Creating an HTML preview with the AsciiDoc toolchain is a useful way to verify that the AsciiDoc output of your book can be rendered properly. To do this, follow these instructions:
 
 1.  First, install Asciidoctor by following the instructions here: <https://docs.asciidoctor.org/asciidoctor/latest/install/>
 
-2.  From the terminal in the root of your project, use the following command to compile your AsciiDoc book to a PDF:
+2.  From the terminal in the root of your project, use the following command to compile your AsciiDoc book to HTML:
     
     ``` bash
     $  asciidoctor _book/book-asciidoc/<title>.adoc
@@ -220,7 +220,7 @@ Once you've got the basic book template up and running check out these articles
 
 - [Book Crossrefs](book-crossrefs.qmd) explains how to create cross references to sections, figures, tables, equations and more within books.
 
-- [Book Output](book-output.qmd) covers customizing the style and appearance of your book in the various output format as well as how to provide navigation and other tools for readers.
+- [Book Output](book-output.qmd) covers customizing the style and appearance of your book in the various output formats as well as how to provide navigation and other tools for readers.
 
 - [Book Options](/docs/reference/projects/books.qmd) provides a comprehensive reference to all of the available book options.