diff --git a/src/arch/armv7/stages.c b/src/arch/armv7/stages.c
index e8a47e52fe..05b3e1d9ff 100644
--- a/src/arch/armv7/stages.c
+++ b/src/arch/armv7/stages.c
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
  * loading.
  *
  * Unlike other files, this one should be compiled with a -m option to
- * specify a pre-determined instruction set. The is to ensure consistency
+ * specify a pre-determined instruction set. This is to ensure consistency
  * in the CPU operating mode (ARM or Thumb) when hand-off between stages
  * occurs.
  *