In the following sentences, identify which one(s) are grammatically and contextually correct:

(I) The children was playing in the garden while their parents watched.

(II) By the time we arrived, the concert had already started.

(III) Neither of the candidates were prepared for the final interview.

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In the following sentences, identify which one(s) are grammatically and contextually correct:

(I) The children was playing in the garden while their parents watched.

(II) By the time we arrived, the concert had already started.

(III) Neither of the candidates were prepared for the final interview.

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**Solution:**

1. Sentence (I) is incorrect because the subject "children" is plural, so the verb should be "were" instead of "was". The correct sentence is: "The children were playing in the garden while their parents watched."

2. Sentence (II) is correct. It properly uses the past perfect tense "had started" to indicate that the concert began before the arrival.

3. Sentence (III) is incorrect. The phrase "Neither of the candidates" is singular and requires a singular verb. The correct sentence is: "Neither of the candidates was prepared for the final interview."

**Answer:** Only (II)

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