diff --git a/language/basic-syntax.xml b/language/basic-syntax.xml
index fe848d34a73d..4dd4aa380882 100644
--- a/language/basic-syntax.xml
+++ b/language/basic-syntax.xml
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ echo "Last statement\n";
      <title>Advanced escaping using conditions</title>
      <programlisting role="php">
 <![CDATA[
-<?php if ($expression == true): ?>
+<?php if (true): ?>
   This will show if the expression is true.
 <?php else: ?>
   Otherwise this will show.