diff --git a/test/kvtest.c b/test/kvtest.c
index 04dc01045c..624c80b746 100644
--- a/test/kvtest.c
+++ b/test/kvtest.c
@@ -161,7 +161,7 @@ static const char zHelp[] =
 #endif
 
 /*
-** Show thqe help text and quit.
+** Show the help text and quit.
 */
 static void showHelp(void){
   fprintf(stdout, "%s", zHelp);