diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 4381bf2..60f802b 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -132,10 +132,9 @@ list = (true, 41, "Ok");
 
 assert_equal(list.0, true);
 
-list.1 = list.1 + 1;
-
-assert_equal(list.1, 42);
+the_answer = list.1 + 1;
 
+assert_equal(the_answer, 42);
 ```
 
 ### Maps