diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index bd8a177e..71350e65 100644
--- a/README.md
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@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@
 
 ## Requirements
 
-- Install dependencies
-- See individual package READMEs for specific prerequisites
+- Install dependencies.
+- See individual package READMEs for specific prerequisites.
 
 ## Installation
 
@@ -38,4 +38,4 @@ To start all services:
 yarn indexer dev
 ```
 
-**NOTE:** Using the image on with the composer require the database `DB_USERNAME` to default to `postgres`.
+**NOTE:** Using the Postgres image with the composer requires the database `DB_USERNAME` defaulting to `postgres`.