Provide someone with something ... is the "with" madatory?
Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 2:22 am
Dear teacher,
Below is from a dictionary:
"We have concerns about whether the government will be able to provide poorer families with viable social services."
My questions are:
1. Is "with" madatory here?
2. If no, what is the difference between with and without the "without"?
I found a lot senteces on the Internet that are constructed without a "with", e.g.
I will provide you the Best Job Hunting book for $10
I will provide you the secret sauce needed
I will provide you the easiest Folder Lock for $4
Thanks.
Below is from a dictionary:
"We have concerns about whether the government will be able to provide poorer families with viable social services."
My questions are:
1. Is "with" madatory here?
2. If no, what is the difference between with and without the "without"?
I found a lot senteces on the Internet that are constructed without a "with", e.g.
I will provide you the Best Job Hunting book for $10
I will provide you the secret sauce needed
I will provide you the easiest Folder Lock for $4
Thanks.