Do it when I have time vs. do it until I have time

[Saneta]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #236 "Various Conjunctions (4)", question 7

I will do the laundry ......... I have time.

(a) so
(b) until
(c) or
(d) when

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #236 "Various Conjunctions (4)", answer 7

I will do the laundry when I have time.

Correct answer: (d) when

Your answer was: correct
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why not: until?
thank you ;-]

[Alan]

Hi,

'Until' suggests up to the time as in: I'll do the laundry until 6 and then I'll stop. Here you want to say 'when' you are going to do it.

Alan
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