diff --git a/ch07.asciidoc b/ch07.asciidoc
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+++ b/ch07.asciidoc
@@ -464,7 +464,7 @@ When reading Bitcoin Script, remember that the condition being evaluated comes _
 
 ((("guard clauses")))Unlike an +IF+ clause, which offers alternative execution paths, the +VERIFY+ suffix acts as a _guard clause_, continuing only if a precondition is met.
 
-For example, the following script requires Bob's signature and a pre-image (secret) that produces a specific hash. Both conditions must be satisfied to unlock:
+For example, the following script requires Bob's signature and a pre-image (secret) that produces a specific hash. Both conditions must be satisfied to unlock it:
 
 .A redeem script with an +EQUALVERIFY+  guard clause.
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