diff --git a/pull_request_template.md b/pull_request_template.md
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@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
 ## How to test the changes? 
 (select the most appropriate option; if the latter, provide steps for testing below)
 - [ ] I've included appropriate automated tests (https://docs.galaxyproject.org/en/latest/dev/writing_tests.html)
-- [ ] Instructions for manual testing is as follows:
+- [ ] Instructions for manual testing are as follows:
 
 1. [add testing steps and prerequisites here if you didn't write automated tests covering all your changes]