“Was hoping” a phrase or not a phrase?

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explanation:

it depends on what grade.

kindergarten to senior year in high school will go for about 7 hours. pre-k will go for bout 4-5 hours. college, it depends on your classes.

the use of “as” in the example to draw the resemblance. some more examples of common similes are given below. common examples of simile. our soldiers are as brave as lions. her cheeks are red like a rose. he is as funny as a monkey. the water well was as dry as a bone. he is as cunning as a fox. simile introduces vividness into what we say.