diff --git a/code/game/dna/mutations/powers.dm b/code/game/dna/mutations/powers.dm
index eac896986d5..e8acf6f0d64 100644
--- a/code/game/dna/mutations/powers.dm
+++ b/code/game/dna/mutations/powers.dm
@@ -720,7 +720,7 @@
 	name = "Morphism"
 	desc = "Enables the subject to reconfigure their appearance to that of any human."
 	spelltype =/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/morph
-	activation_messages = list("Your body feels if can alter its appearance.")
+	activation_messages = list("Your body feels like it can alter its appearance.")
 	deactivation_messages = list("Your body doesn't feel capable of altering its appearance.")
 	instability = GENE_INSTABILITY_MINOR
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/boxes.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/boxes.dm
index ab46e89992e..a34b0cbc150 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/boxes.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/boxes.dm
@@ -829,7 +829,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/storage/box/clown
 	name = "clown box"
-	desc = "A colorful cardboard box for the clown"
+	desc = "A colorful cardboard box for the clown."
 	icon_state = "box_clown"
 	var/robot_arm // This exists for bot construction
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/watercloset.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/watercloset.dm
index 7e297505f33..1e11488460d 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/watercloset.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/watercloset.dm
@@ -444,7 +444,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/bikehorn/rubberducky/captainducky
 	name = "captain rubber ducky"
-	desc = "Captain favorite rubber ducky. This one squeaks with power."
+	desc = "Captain's favorite rubber ducky. This one squeaks with power."
 	icon_state = "cap_rubber_ducky"
 
 /obj/structure/sink
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/head/jobs.dm b/code/modules/clothing/head/jobs.dm
index c2da994dba0..d253d4fef0a 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/head/jobs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/head/jobs.dm
@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@
 //Mime
 /obj/item/clothing/head/beret
 	name = "beret"
-	desc = "A beret, an artists favorite headwear."
+	desc = "A beret, an artist's favorite headwear."
 	icon_state = "beret"
 	dog_fashion = /datum/dog_fashion/head/beret
 
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/miscellaneous.dm b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/miscellaneous.dm
index 9c3ffda1c39..827dbd67feb 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/miscellaneous.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/miscellaneous.dm
@@ -401,7 +401,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/ducky
 	name = "rubber ducky shoes"
-	desc = "These shoes are made for quacking, and thats just what they'll do."
+	desc = "These shoes are made for quacking, and that's just what they'll do."
 	icon_state = "ducky"
 	item_state = "ducky"
 
diff --git a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/food/foods/pasta.dm b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/food/foods/pasta.dm
index eaa470e2783..bd6be224225 100644
--- a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/food/foods/pasta.dm
+++ b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/food/foods/pasta.dm
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meatballspaghetti
 	name = "spaghetti & meatballs"
-	desc = "Now thats a nice'a meatball!"
+	desc = "Now that's a nice'a meatball!"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/food/pasta.dmi'
 	icon_state = "meatballspaghetti"
 	trash = /obj/item/trash/plate