were prepared and tested vs was prepared and were tested

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Were prepared and tested" is used when referring to multiple items or subjects that were prepared and tested. "Was prepared and were tested" is used when referring to a single item or subject that was prepared and then tested.

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were prepared and tested

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to multiple items or subjects that were prepared and tested together.

This phrase is used when talking about multiple items or subjects that underwent preparation and testing. It indicates that both actions were performed on each item or subject.

Examples:

The samples were prepared and tested according to the protocol.
All the products were prepared and tested for quality assurance.
The students were prepared and tested on their knowledge of the subject.

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Alternatives:

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were prepared and checked
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was prepared and were tested

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a single item or subject that was prepared and then tested.

This phrase is used when talking about a single item or subject that was prepared and subsequently tested. It indicates that the item or subject underwent both preparation and testing.

Examples:

The new drug was prepared and were tested in clinical trials.
The prototype was prepared and were tested for durability.
The theory was prepared and were tested through experiments.

Alternatives:

was prepared and examined
was prepared and evaluated
was prepared and analyzed
was prepared and checked
was prepared and verified

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were prepared and tested vs was prepared and were tested