diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 69f95f48a..320da461c 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Checklist:
 - [ ] CHANGELOG.md contains a short summary of the change and a link to the pull request if applicable
 - [ ] Documentation is updated as necessary
 
-### Why this change is needed?
+### Why is this change needed?
 
 Provide an explanation of why this change is needed, with links to any Issues (if appropriate).
 If this is a bugfix or a new feature, and there are no existing Issues, then please also create an issue that will make it easier to track progress with this PR.