grammar frame · neutral
be provided with + noun
to receive something that is supplied to someone (e.g. materials, help, information).
Examples
“International students were provided with orientation packs on arrival.”
“During the trip, each child was provided with a raincoat.”
“Local clinics were provided with additional vaccines by the health authority.”
Band 8 sentence
“To ensure inclusivity, remote learners were provided with internet vouchers and printed materials so that they could follow classes without interruption.”
Collocations
- be provided with information/support/materials
- be provided with access to + noun
Common mistakes
were provided to→were provided with
was provided informations→was provided with information
Say it for a higher band
5be given + noun→6be supplied with + noun→7+be provided with + noun
Synonyms
be supplied with
be given
Easily confused
be given + noun
“Volunteers were given free lunch during the event.”
be granted + noun
“Researchers were granted access to the archive.”
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