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index d013f7823..67df47453 100644
--- a/test/README
+++ b/test/README
@@ -681,7 +681,12 @@ script. For example:
   # -bS Use of HELO/RSET
 
 A line consisting just of digits is interpreted as the expected return code
-for the command that follows. The default expectation when no such line exists
+for the command that follows.
+
+A line consisting of a tilde (~) followed by digits indicates a non-expected
+return code for the command that follows.
+
+The default expectation when neither such line exists
 is a zero return code. For example, here is a complete test script, containing
 just one command:
 
@@ -1150,7 +1155,7 @@ are of the following kinds:
     before proceeding.
 
 (3) A line containing "*data" and a number specifies that the client is
-    expected to send that many byte; the server discards them
+    expected to send that many bytes; the server discards them
 
 (4) A line containing "*eof" specifies that the client is expected to close
     the connection at this point.