diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 6cdb5d55..a2110009 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -177,7 +177,7 @@ git add Contributors.md
 Now commit those changes using the `git commit` command:
 
 ```bash
-git commit -m "Add your-name to Contributors list"
+git commit -m "Added your-name to Contributors list"
 ```
 
 replacing `your-name` with your name.