Question

Both the players are not adequately prepared for the tournament

Answer 1

The complete question is:

Both the players are not adequately prepared for the tournament.( Use: neither)

Neither of the players is adequately prepared for the tournament.

• The words neither and either are followed by singular verbs.
• The word 'either' means one or the other of two things so it refers to one thing at a time.
• Similarly, for 'neither', it means not one or the other thing( negative for both).
• Singular subjects are always followed by singular verbs whereas the plural subjects are followed by plural verbs.

Answer 2

Answer:

Neitherof the players are adeqautely prepared for the competion.