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 This library has a full set of [API Reference Documentation](https://apis-nodejs.firebaseapp.com/). This documentation is auto-generated, and the location may change.
 
 ## Authentication and authorization
-The are three primary ways to authenticate to Google APIs. Some service support all authentication methods, other may only support one or two.
+There are three primary ways to authenticate to Google APIs. Some service support all authentication methods, other may only support one or two.
 
 - **OAuth2** - This allows you to make API calls on behalf of a given user.  In this model, the user visits your application, signs in with their Google account, and provides your application with authorization against a set of scopes.  [Learn more](#oauth2-client).