diff --git a/book/validation.rst b/book/validation.rst
index f1c676eca9a..13758f8f6c9 100644
--- a/book/validation.rst
+++ b/book/validation.rst
@@ -814,7 +814,7 @@ and then the groups in the group sequence are validated in order.
 .. tip::
 
     Group sequences cannot contain the group ``Default``, as this would create
-    a loop. Instead, use the group ``{ClassName}`` (e.g. ``User``) instead.
+    a loop. Instead, use the group ``{ClassName}`` (e.g. ``User``).
 
 For example, suppose you have a ``User`` class and want to validate that the
 username and the password are different only if all other validation passes