was prepared and were tested vs were prepared and tested according

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. The first phrase 'was prepared and were tested' is suitable when talking about a singular subject that was prepared and multiple subjects that were tested. The second phrase 'were prepared and tested according' is appropriate when describing a plural subject that was both prepared and tested in a specific way.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 472 views

was prepared and were tested

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a singular subject that was prepared and multiple subjects that were tested.

This phrase is used when you want to highlight the difference in the number of subjects being prepared and tested. 'Was prepared' refers to a singular subject, while 'were tested' refers to multiple subjects.

Examples:

The prototype was prepared and the samples were tested for durability.
The cake was prepared and the cookies were tested for taste.
The report was prepared and the students were tested on the content.

Alternatives:

The prototype was prepared and tested.
The cake was prepared and tasted.
The report was prepared and reviewed by the students.

were prepared and tested according

This phrase is correct and can be used when describing a plural subject that was both prepared and tested in a specific way.

This phrase is suitable when you want to emphasize that the preparation and testing were done in accordance with a particular set of guidelines or instructions.

Examples:

The samples were prepared and tested according to the industry standards.
The students were prepared and tested according to the syllabus.
The dishes were prepared and tested according to the recipe.

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Specimens were prepared and tested according to the methods described in American National Standard/American Dental Association Specification No.15 ...
May 12, 2011 ... Specimens were prepared and tested according to the methods of the International Standards Organization (ISO 22112:2005) using a special ...
Specimens were prepared and tested according to the methods of the International Standards Organization (ISO 22112:2005) using a special assembly .
Specimens were prepared and tested according to the methods of the Inter- national Standards Organization (ISO 22112:2005) using a special assembly.

Alternatives:

The samples were prepared and tested as per the industry standards.
The students were prepared and tested following the syllabus.
The dishes were prepared and tested based on the recipe.

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was prepared and were tested vs were prepared and tested according