diff --git a/lib/ansible/modules/utilities/logic/fail.py b/lib/ansible/modules/utilities/logic/fail.py
index 544758ad10..9374b7adee 100644
--- a/lib/ansible/modules/utilities/logic/fail.py
+++ b/lib/ansible/modules/utilities/logic/fail.py
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ options:
   msg:
     description:
       - The customized message used for failing execution. If omitted,
-        fail will simple bail out with a generic message.
+        fail will simply bail out with a generic message.
     required: false
     default: "'Failed as requested from task'"