diff --git a/docs/management_api.md b/docs/management_api.md
index 584aa40a4..a525076cf 100644
--- a/docs/management_api.md
+++ b/docs/management_api.md
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ POST /-/reload
 
 This endpoint triggers a reload of the Prometheus configuration and rule files. It's disabled by default and can be enabled via the `--web.enable-lifecycle` flag.
 
-An alternative way trigger a configuration reload is by sending a `SIGHUP` to the Prometheus process.
+Alternatively, a configuration reload can be triggered by sending a `SIGHUP` to the Prometheus process.
 
 
 ### Quit
@@ -47,4 +47,4 @@ POST /-/quit
 
 This endpoint triggers a graceful shutdown of Prometheus. It's disabled by default and can be enabled via the `--web.enable-lifecycle` flag.
 
-An alternative way trigger a graceful shutdown is by sending a `SIGTERM` to the Prometheus process.
+Alternatively, a graceful shutdown can be triggered by sending a `SIGTERM` to the Prometheus process.