An auxiliary verb.
No, "were held" is not a compound word. It is a verb phrase made up of the auxiliary verb "were" and the main verb "held."
Two or more subjects with the same verb is a compound subject.
When there is more than one verb in a sentence, it is called a compound verb. Each verb in a compound verb has its own subject and contributes to the overall meaning of the sentence.
The major verb in a sentence is typically called the main verb. It is the verb that conveys the primary action or state of being in the sentence.
An auxiliary verb is used to help the main verb form a tense. Examples include "be," "have," and "do."
***Auxiliary=Supplementary/Supporting.**Each Auxiliary Verb is followed by another Verb,known as the Main/Full Verb,in order to formQuestionsNegative statementsCompound tensePassive voice*Eg:He does not like Coffee[He=Pronoun;Does-Auxiliary Verb;Like=Full/Main Verb]-This is a negative sentence.
Yes, 'was killed' is a compound verb. A compound verb consists of an auxiliary verb (was) and another verb (killed).
A helping verb,that is in the first part.
A helping verb.
"Has run" is a compound verb form consisting of the helping verb "has" (present perfect tense) and the main verb "run" in its past participle form.
must - is called a modal auxiliary verb, must always goes before a main verb in this sentence the main verb is tripped. have - is an auxiliary verb in this sentence. Both of these can be called helping verbs
The word supporting is the present participle, present tense of the verb to support.The present participle of the verb is also a gerund, a verbal noun.The present participle of the verb is also an adjective.EXAMPLESverb: There is only one bracket supporting the shelf.noun: Network supporting is our main function.adjective: He sent the supporting evidence to the district attorney.The word support is a noun as well as a verb. The noun support is a word for a thing that bears the weight of something or keeps it upright; material assistance; evidence that serves to corroborate something.EXAMPLEThis research provides support for our claim.Your support of our project is greatly appreciated.