diff --git a/docs/modernization/tasks.md b/docs/modernization/tasks.md
index 8f243973..9f12c6b7 100644
--- a/docs/modernization/tasks.md
+++ b/docs/modernization/tasks.md
@@ -1962,7 +1962,7 @@ Done Checks:
 
 - `ctest --preset desktop-gpu --build-config Debug` has at least one real test.
 - The test is skipped with a clear message when no GPU/context is available.
-- The roadmap and debt log describe what the golden covers and what remains.
+- The roadmap and debt log recorded the golden coverage and the remaining debt.
 
 Validation:
 
@@ -1989,7 +1989,8 @@ Done Checks:
 - `ctest --preset desktop-gpu --build-config Debug` has more than one real GPU
   readback gate.
 - The test is skipped with a clear message when no GPU/context is available.
-- The roadmap and debt log describe the GPU readback coverage and what remains.
+- The roadmap and debt log recorded the GPU readback coverage and the remaining
+  debt.
 
 Validation: