diff --git a/app/views/merge_requests/helpdesk_ticket.html.erb b/app/views/merge_requests/helpdesk_ticket.html.erb
index e2a47653d..0477a76ea 100644
--- a/app/views/merge_requests/helpdesk_ticket.html.erb
+++ b/app/views/merge_requests/helpdesk_ticket.html.erb
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   <h1 class="govuk-heading-l">Which helpdesk ticket reported this merge?</h1>
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-      <p class="govuk-hint">If this merge was reported via the helpdesk ticket, provide the ticket number.<br>The ticket will be linked to the merge request for reference.</p>
+      <p class="govuk-hint">If this merge was reported via a helpdesk ticket, provide the ticket number.<br>The ticket will be linked to the merge request for reference.</p>
       <br>
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