diff --git a/doc/DOCUMENTATION.md b/doc/DOCUMENTATION.md
index 53952ea91..526f73ebe 100644
--- a/doc/DOCUMENTATION.md
+++ b/doc/DOCUMENTATION.md
@@ -618,7 +618,7 @@ which is a _very_ narrow use case,
- `c` accept motions and can do everything `s` can do in `normal state`,
- this is also true for `r` but `r` is more useful because it stays in
`normal state`.
-- `surround` command is just a more powerful command that `s`
+- `surround` command is just a more powerful command than `s`
If you are not convinced, then here is the snippet to revert back to the default
`Vim + vim-surround` setup (add it to your `dotspacemacs/config` function or
@@ -674,7 +674,7 @@ By default, `Spacemacs` uses the theme [solarized-light][solarized-theme].
It is possible to define your default themes in your `~/.spacemacs` with
the variable `dotspacemacs-themes`. For instance, to specify `leuven` and
-`zenburn` (high contract theme and low contrast theme):
+`zenburn` (high contrast theme and low contrast theme):
```elisp
(setq-default dotspacemacs-themes '(leuven zenburn))
@@ -780,7 +780,7 @@ Some graphical UI indicators can be toggled on and off (toggles start with `t`):
### Mode-line
-The mode line is an heavily customized [powerline][powerline] with the
+The mode line is a heavily customized [powerline][powerline] with the
following capabilities:
- show the window number
- color code for current state
@@ -911,7 +911,7 @@ display ASCII characters instead (may be useful in terminal).
`Spacemacs` is based on `Vim` modal user interface to navigate and edit text.
If you are not familiar with the `Vim` way of editing text you can try the
-[evil tutor][] lessons by pressing SPC h T at any time.
+ [evil tutor][] lessons by pressing SPC h T at any time.
### Escaping