fromEnglish Grammar Today
Progressis an uncountable noun. We most commonly use it with the verbmake:
She’s made a lot ofprogressin Maths this term. Her teacher’s very pleased.
Not:She’s made a lot of progresses…
Progressis slow with the building of the new head office because the company is short of money.
Warning:
When we refer to the ways in which society in general goes forward and improves itself, we useprogresswithoutthe:
Progresswill only happen when people begin to understand that every individual has a responsibility to play their part.
Not:The progress will only…