Please answer questions f through j based on the provided passage. Assume questions f, g, and h are about the passage. In question h, identify the grammatical name and function of the adverbial clause

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f) The award was given to Alade. However, other coursemates felt it should have been given to another person because they believed Alade was not the overall best student in the college, and there were at least three other coursemates with more exceptional grades who they thought were more qualified.

g) Two events in the passage that support "What had happened was very rare..." are:

1. Alade himself was surprised by his selection, as he knew at least three other coursemates had more exceptional grades and felt he was being favored.
2. Other coursemates were envious and felt the award should have been given to more qualified students, indicating the high value and limited nature of the opportunity.

h) "... as he went to see the head of department ..."

• (i) The grammatical name of this expression is an adverbial clause of time.
• (ii) Its function is to modify the main verb/clause by indicating when the action occurred.

i) The figure of speech used in the expression "...floating on air" is an idiom.

j) Here are words or phrases that mean the same and can replace the given words as used in the passage:

• (i) exceptional: outstanding
• (ii) summoned: called
• (iii) opportunities: chances
• (iv) discard: reject
• (v) grudging: reluctant
• (vi) offer: present