Question

Microsoft announced ________ releasing a new product next week. it is they are itself is she is

Answer 1

Microsoft announced it is releasing a new product next week.

Explanation for correct option:

• Since Microsoft is a company and not a living entity
• Therefore, he, she can not be used with a company's name
• So, most appropriate option here would be a) it is

Explanation for incorrect option:

• b) they are can not be used with a company's name because it is used for the plural subjects of human beings.

Explanation for incorrect option:

• c) itself is, is also incorrect because it is not appropriate grammatically.

Explanation for incorrect option:

• d) she is, it is used if the subject is a female human. Since it is not the case here. Therefore, it is incorrect.