diff --git a/lisp/org-list.el b/lisp/org-list.el
index 180bc5a..5a893aa 100644
--- a/lisp/org-list.el
+++ b/lisp/org-list.el
@@ -216,7 +216,7 @@ list, obtained by prompting the user."
        (< (point) (match-end 0))))
 
 (defun org-in-item-p ()
-  "It the cursor inside a plain list item.
+  "Is the cursor inside a plain list item?
 Does not have to be the first line."
   (save-excursion
     (condition-case nil