sumanr84 wrote:What is problem with A ? Can someone pls explain ?

frank1 wrote:I thought it was C
as
either harry or larry is
and
either harry or his sisters are

so either part1 or part2 is ok is correct (which means either of the parts..)

and there is no reason the change tense i guess

neonite wrote:As discussed "is" is correct since "Either of the X" should be followed by a singular verb.

Further, "to recite at tryouts" signifies that we need present tense - and hence "is" and not "were" or "was".

Had the sentence been "to recite at the tryout", then a "was" would be apt.

E changes the meaning.

paes wrote:

neonite wrote:As discussed "is" is correct since "Either of the X" should be followed by a singular verb.

Further, "to recite at tryouts" signifies that we need present tense - and hence "is" and not "were" or "was".

Had the sentence been "to recite at the tryout", then a "was" would be apt.

E changes the meaning.

Thanks Neo.
But still I am not clear between is and was. I may be missing some basic rule here. Please explain again.
According to you :
to recite at tryouts : is
to recite at the tryouts : was
what is the key difference in the above two lines that says what to pick ie is or was ?

vivek1110 wrote:The casting director explained that either of the parts are acceptable to recite at tryouts for a role in the movie.

A either of the parts are acceptable
"either of the parts" is Singular

B either of the parts were acceptable
"either of the parts" is Singular

C either part is acceptable
Here, talking about what casting director explained.
Latter part of the sentence should in present tense.

D either part was acceptable
Does not fit it here

E either of the acceptable parts
Verb Missing