provision vs. provider

[SteppenX]

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]

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A 'provider' is a person.
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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mr. Micawber