diff --git a/src/textual/widgets/_selection_list.py b/src/textual/widgets/_selection_list.py
index fa126b785..dbe6a656b 100644
--- a/src/textual/widgets/_selection_list.py
+++ b/src/textual/widgets/_selection_list.py
@@ -260,7 +260,7 @@ class SelectionList(Generic[SelectionType], OptionList):
         """Post a message that the selected collection has changed, where appropriate.
 
         Note:
-            A message will only be send if `_send_messages` is `True`. This
+            A message will only be sent if `_send_messages` is `True`. This
             makes this safe to call before the widget is ready for posting
             messages.
         """
@@ -387,7 +387,7 @@ class SelectionList(Generic[SelectionType], OptionList):
             value: The value to toggle.
 
         Returns:
-            Always `True`.
+            `True`.
         """
         if value in self._selected:
             self._deselect(value)