diff --git a/AUTHORS b/AUTHORS
index 8f95963..11f2640 100644
--- a/AUTHORS
+++ b/AUTHORS
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# This the official list of Bazel authors for copyright purposes.
+# This is the official list of Bazel authors for copyright purposes.
 # This file is distinct from the CONTRIBUTORS files.
 # See the latter for an explanation.