diff --git a/messages/parameter-%d-must-be-passed-by-reference.rst b/messages/parameter-%d-must-be-passed-by-reference.rst
index 45e01dbd..299ae452 100644
--- a/messages/parameter-%d-must-be-passed-by-reference.rst
+++ b/messages/parameter-%d-must-be-passed-by-reference.rst
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ Literal Examples
 Solutions
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-+ Store the value in a variable and passe the variable.
++ Store the value in a variable and pass the variable.
 + Remove the reference in the method signature.
 
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