diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index e155e253784aa..aadc7c48ea839 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ and we appreciate all of them.
 
 The best way to get started is by asking for help in the [#new
 members](https://rust-lang.zulipchat.com/#narrow/stream/122652-new-members)
-Zulip stream. We have lots of docs below of how to get started on your own, but
+Zulip stream. We have a lot of documentation below on how to get started on your own, but
 the Zulip stream is the best place to *ask* for help.
 
 Documentation for contributing to the compiler or tooling is located in the [Guide to Rustc
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ standard library in the [Standard library developers Guide][std-dev-guide], comm
 
 ## Making changes to subtrees and submodules
 
-For submodules, changes need to be made against the repository corresponding the
+For submodules, changes need to be made against the repository corresponding to the
 submodule, and not the main `rust-lang/rust` repository.
 
 For subtrees, prefer sending a PR against the subtree's repository if it does
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ rustc-dev-guide change that does not accompany a compiler change).
 
 The [rustc-dev-guide] is meant to help document how rustc –the Rust compiler– works,
 as well as to help new contributors get involved in rustc development. It is recommended
-to read and understand the [rustc-dev-guide] before making a contribution. This guide
+that you read and understand the [rustc-dev-guide] before making a contribution. This guide
 talks about the different bots in the Rust ecosystem, the Rust development tools,
 bootstrapping, the compiler architecture, source code representation, and more.
 
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ bootstrapping, the compiler architecture, source code representation, and more.
 
 There are many ways you can get help when you're stuck. Rust has many platforms for this:
 [internals], [rust-zulip], and [rust-discord]. It is recommended to ask for help on
-the [rust-zulip], but any of these platforms are a great way to seek help and even
+the [rust-zulip], but any of these platforms are great ways to seek help and even
 find a mentor! You can learn more about asking questions and getting help in the
 [Asking Questions](https://rustc-dev-guide.rust-lang.org/getting-started.html#asking-questions) chapter of the [rustc-dev-guide].