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The Helping verb is "was" but the actual verb is studying. Was studying is called the "verb phrase.
EXAMPLES OF VERB PHRASES BELOW N SENTENCES:
1. Sherry is calling her mom.
2. The Boys were arrested last night.
3. David is working on his speech.
1. Preserved manuscripts with classical knowledge
2. Recognized and legitimized the succession (and authority)
of kings
3. Was a patron of art and architecture