diff --git a/content/go/configure_options.md b/content/go/configure_options.md
index d85f8ce..1cfa323 100644
--- a/content/go/configure_options.md
+++ b/content/go/configure_options.md
@@ -72,9 +72,9 @@ c := &src.Style{
 ```
 
 In this case, the field that wasn't passed will assume the corresponding zero value. For
-instance `Bg` will be an empty string. However, this pattern puts the responsibilty of
-retaining API compatibity on the users' shoulders. So if your code is meant for external
-use, there are better ways to achieve option configurability.
+instance `Bg` will be initialized as an empty string. However, this pattern puts the
+responsibilty of retaining API compatibity on the users' shoulders. So if your code is meant
+for external use, there are better ways to achieve option configurability.
 
 ## Option factory