diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 94d37f48b..5f361468f 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ that apply. -->
 
 * [ ] I have read the [contributing guidelines](
 https://github.com/canonical/chisel-releases/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md)
-* [ ] I have tested my changes
+* [ ] I have tested my changes ([see how](https://github.com/canonical/chisel-releases/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#7-test-your-slices-before-opening-a-pr))
 * [ ] I have already submitted the [CLA form](
 https://ubuntu.com/legal/contributors/agreement)
 
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index c05f53d11..d1db90b57 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -264,7 +264,7 @@ conflicts between slice definitions files;
 Apart from asserting your slice definitions' formatting, you must also test them
 before opening a Pull Request.
 
-Every Chisel release support the functional testing for slices via
+Every Chisel release supports the functional testing for slices via
 [Spread](https://github.com/snapcore/spread).
 
 **We expect tests to be provided for every slice**, so please ensure you include