diff --git a/docs/howto/delete-app.txt b/docs/howto/delete-app.txt
index e1dac4f17939..7dd9ccb7c70e 100644
--- a/docs/howto/delete-app.txt
+++ b/docs/howto/delete-app.txt
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ application safely.
 #. :ref:`Squash <migration-squashing>` out references to the app in other apps'
    migrations.
 
-#. Apply migrations locally, runs tests, and verify the correctness of your
+#. Apply migrations locally, run tests, and verify the correctness of your
    project.
 
 #. Deploy/release your updated Django project.