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@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ When the student launches the extension for the first time, they are automatical
 ![GitHub Classroom Active Assignment View](/assets/images/help/classroom/vs-code-active-assignment.png)
 
 The student can push their commits to the latest version of remote, by clicking the **sync changes** button, displayed when hovering over the "Active Assignment" line. This abstracts away source control with Git, allowing instructors to teach Git at their own pace.
-Synching changes also triggers "Tests" to run if a teacher has configured autograding for their assignment.
+Syncing changes also triggers "Tests" to run if a teacher has configured autograding for their assignment.
 
 The "Group" node under "Active Assignment" will show members of a group, if the assignment is a group project. It will also show the admin members of the repository who can help when a student is stuck. To collaborate on the project, a student can start a Live Share session with anyone in the group node, and they will immediately share the entire context of the repository with them. You can learn more about Live Share and collaborating with it [here](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/liveshare/).