Progress is movement toward a more developed state or toward a goal.
The idea
Progress is uncountable: make progress, not make a progress. Use progress on a project for the work and in progress for something underway.
Examples
- She is making progress with her English.
- The team made good progress on the project.
- We discussed our progress at the meeting.
- His progress was gradual over several weeks.
- The work is still in progress.
- A short practice session can help you make progress.
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Progress does not mean the goal is already complete; in progress specifically says the work is underway.
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Choose the uncountable form after make. She hopes to make ___. (progress / a progress)
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progress
Uncountable progress follows make without an article.
Choose the preposition before the project. The team made progress ___ the project. (on / from)
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on
On introduces the project being worked on.
Choose the meaning of in progress. The work is in progress; it is ___. (underway / already finished)
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underway
In progress means the work is underway.
Practice round
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Choose the uncountable form after make. She hopes to make ___. (progress / a progress)
Choose the preposition before the project. The team made progress ___ the project. (on / from)
Choose the meaning of in progress. The work is in progress; it is ___. (underway / already finished)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe progress on a task and say whether the work is complete.