diff --git a/documentation/ref-manual/ref-system-requirements.xml b/documentation/ref-manual/ref-system-requirements.xml
index 3bccbc630b..a4bf1fa74a 100644
--- a/documentation/ref-manual/ref-system-requirements.xml
+++ b/documentation/ref-manual/ref-system-requirements.xml
@@ -8,12 +8,12 @@
     <para>
         Welcome to the Yocto Project Reference Manual!
         This manual provides reference information for the current release
-        of the Yocto Project.
-        The manual is best used after you have an understanding
+        of the Yocto Project, and
+        is most effectively used after you have an understanding
         of the basics of the Yocto Project.
         The manual is neither meant to be read as a starting point to the
-        Yocto Project nor read from start to finish.
-        Use this manual to find variable definitions, class
+        Yocto Project, nor read from start to finish.
+        Rather, use this manual to find variable definitions, class
         descriptions, and so forth as needed during the course of using
         the Yocto Project.
     </para>
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@
         <para>
             The list of packages you need on the host development system can
             be large when covering all build scenarios using the Yocto Project.
-            This section provides required packages according to
+            This section describes required packages according to
             Linux distribution and function.
         </para>