diff --git a/openlp/core/lib/serviceitem.py b/openlp/core/lib/serviceitem.py
index d9c434987..dfcad984a 100644
--- a/openlp/core/lib/serviceitem.py
+++ b/openlp/core/lib/serviceitem.py
@@ -304,7 +304,7 @@ class ServiceItem(object):
     def merge(self, other):
         """
         Updates the _uuid with the value from the original one
-        The _uuid is unique for a give service item but this allows one to
+        The _uuid is unique for a given service item but this allows one to
         replace an original version.
         """
         self._uuid = other._uuid