docs: improved contributing and coding standard docs

CODING_STANDARDS.md

@@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ specific error being caught and why it cannot be prevented.
 
 ##### General
 * Prefer writing out words instead of using abbreviations.
-* Prefer *exact* names over short names (within reason). E.g., `labelPosition` is better than
+* Prefer *exact* names to short names (within reason). E.g., `labelPosition` is better than
 `align` because the former much more exactly communicates what the property means.
 * Except for `@Input` properties, use `is` and `has` prefixes for boolean properties / methods.
 
@@ -275,7 +275,7 @@ The above code allows users to set `disabled` similar to how it can be set on na
 #### Expose native inputs
 Native inputs used in components should be exposed to developers through `ng-content`. This allows
 developers to interact directly with the input and allows us to avoid providing custom
-implementations for all of the input's native behaviors.
+implementations for all the input's native behaviors.
 
 For example:
 
@@ -320,12 +320,12 @@ pre-rendering).
 
 #### Be cautious with use of `display: flex`
 * The [baseline calculation for flex elements](https://www.w3.org/TR/css-flexbox-1/#flex-baselines)
-is different than other display values, making it difficult to align flex elements with standard
+is different from other display values, making it difficult to align flex elements with standard
 elements like input and button.
 * Component outermost elements are never flex (block or inline-block)
 * Don't use `display: flex` on elements that will contain projected content.
 
-#### Use lowest specificity possible
+#### Use the lowest specificity possible
 Always prioritize lower specificity over other factors. Most style definitions should consist of a
 single element or css selector plus necessary state modifiers. **Avoid SCSS nesting for the sake of
 code organization.** This will allow users to much more easily override styles.
@@ -413,7 +413,7 @@ When it is not super obvious, include a brief description of what a class repres
 
 #### Prefer CSS classes to tag names and attributes for styling
 Targeting tag names can cause conflicts with the MDC version of the component. For this reason, use
-CSS class names defined by us instead of tag names. We also prefer classes over attributes for
+CSS class names defined by us instead of tag names. We also prefer classes to attributes for
 consistency.
 ```scss
 /** Do: */

CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -257,8 +257,8 @@ A detailed explanation can be found in this [document][commit-message-format].
 Please sign our Contributor License Agreement (CLA) before sending pull requests. For any code
 changes to be accepted, the CLA must be signed. It's a quick process, we promise!
 
-* For individuals we have a [simple click-through form][individual-cla].
-* For corporations we'll need you to
+* For individuals, we have a [simple click-through form][individual-cla].
+* For corporations, we'll need you to
   [print, sign and one of scan+email, fax or mail the form][corporate-cla].