diff --git a/man/man5/zfs-module-parameters.5 b/man/man5/zfs-module-parameters.5
index be2810f5a..ad6cd4e94 100644
--- a/man/man5/zfs-module-parameters.5
+++ b/man/man5/zfs-module-parameters.5
@@ -377,8 +377,8 @@ Use \fB1\fR for yes (default) and \fB0\fR for no.
 .ad
 .RS 12n
 When set, the hole_birth optimization will not be used, and all holes will
-always be sent on zfs send. Useful if you suspect your datasets are affected
-by a bug in hole_birth.
+always be sent on zfs send.  This is useful if you suspect your datasets are
+affected by a bug in hole_birth.
 .sp
 Use \fB1\fR for on (default) and \fB0\fR for off.
 .RE