17. Which of the following best describes the word organizing in the sentence? The students have been organizing the school dance for the last month. an adjective a present perfect verb a present perfect progressive verb a conjugation

The word "organizing" in the sentence "The students have been organizing the school dance for the last month." is part of the verb phrase that describes an action that started in the past and is still continuing. This structure is known as the **present perfect progressive verb**. - **Present Perfect Progressive Verb**: This tense is used to show that an action began in the past and has been continuing up to the present moment. It is formed using "have been" followed by the present participle (verb ending in -ing). **Breakdown of the Sentence:** - **Have been**: Auxiliary verbs indicating the present perfect tense. - **Organizing**: Present participle of the verb "organize," indicating the ongoing action. **Correct Answer:** a present perfect progressive verb