provision vs. provider

SteppenX · #1 (permalink) Sat Mar 03, 2007 22:17 pm *provision vs. provider*

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #26 "The Ants and the Grasshopper", question 4

Their plan was to eat this ......... during the winter.

(a) provision
(b) providing
(c) provider
(d) provided

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #26 "The Ants and the Grasshopper", answer 4

Their plan was to eat this provision during the winter.

Correct answer: (a) provision

Your answer was: incorrect
Their plan was to eat this provider during the winter.
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Why isn't it provides? It is a food provider..

SteppenX

Mister Micawber · #2 (permalink) Sun Mar 04, 2007 8:15 am *provision vs. provider*

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A 'provider' is a person.
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Kimdung9210 · #3 (permalink) Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:28 am *provision vs. provider*

What means provision?I do not mean this sentence?

Mister Micawber · #4 (permalink) Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:06 am *provision vs. provider*

Provision has several meanings:

▸ the act of providing something that someone needs
▸ the fact that something is provided or available
▸ plans or preparation for future needs
▸ a part of an agreement or law that deals with a particular problem
▸ food and other necessary supplies, especially for a trip
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