Question

5 - a - day language review: week 14
wednesday
① circle the definition that matches the word used in the sentence below.
pro·gress

1. n. moving toward a goal
2. n. an improvement
3. v. (prō gres) to move forward
4. v. to advance to a higher stage; to improve

construction on the new library progressed much faster than scheduled.
② add commas where needed to the text below.
yes i would love to attend your school play.
③ circle the conjunction in the sentence and identify if it is “coordinating” or “subordinating.”
i am going to start running once i make the track team.
④ using your pronunciation key, circle the word that rhymes with the bolded word.
house (hous)
froze crouch mouse crowd
⑤ what does the following adage or proverb mean?
“beggars should not be choosers.”

Explanation:

1. In the sentence "Construction on the new library progressed much faster than scheduled", "progressed" is a verb. Among the given definitions, "v. To advance to a higher stage; to improve" (option 4) fits as construction moving faster implies advancing/improving in the building process.
2. In the sentence "Yes I would love to attend your school play", a comma is needed after "Yes" as it is an introductory word. So it becomes "Yes, I would love to attend your school play".
3. In the sentence "I am going to start running once I make the track team", the conjunction is "once". "Once" is a subordinating conjunction as it introduces a subordinate clause ("once I make the track team") that depends on the main clause ("I am going to start running").
4. The word "house" is pronounced ('hous). The word "mouse" is pronounced ('mous) which rhymes with "house".
5. The adage "Beggars should not be choosers" means that when someone is in a position of need (like a beggar), they shouldn't be picky or demanding as they are relying on the kindness or offerings of others.

Answer:

1. 4. v. To advance to a higher stage; to improve
2. Yes, I would love to attend your school play.
3. Conjunction: once; Subordinating
4. mouse
5. When someone is in a position of need, they shouldn't be picky or demanding as they rely on others' kindness/offerings.