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@@ -34,8 +34,8 @@ run the executable with the following command:
 
 # Instructions on how to use the program
 
-If the selected entity is a penguin, hold W and S to accelerate it forward and
-backward. Use A and D to change heading direction.
+If the selected entity is a penguin, press W and S to accelerate it forward and
+backward incrementally. Use A and D to change heading direction incrementally.
 
 Use TAB to switch between entities. The currently selected entity will be drawn
 with a bounding box.