diff --git a/language/control-structures/alternative-syntax.xml b/language/control-structures/alternative-syntax.xml
index 2cfc19b55a83..57bb2bfb7963 100644
--- a/language/control-structures/alternative-syntax.xml
+++ b/language/control-structures/alternative-syntax.xml
@@ -67,10 +67,9 @@ endif;
    <programlisting role="php">
 <![CDATA[
 <?php switch ($foo): ?>
-
     <?php case 1: ?>
     ...
-<?php endswitch; ?>
+<?php endswitch ?>
 ]]>
    </programlisting>
   </informalexample>
@@ -86,7 +85,7 @@ endif;
 <?php switch ($foo): ?>
 <?php case 1: ?>
     ...
-<?php endswitch; ?>
+<?php endswitch ?>
 ]]>
    </programlisting>
   </informalexample>