to find the time?

[Teia]

Hi Teachers

"Don`t be mad with me because I haven`t fixed the shelves. I---- do it, but I just -----the time."

a] have meant ; haven`t found
b] was meaning ; haven`t found
c] have meant ; didn`t find
d] meant ; haven`t found

1] In my opinion, the correct answer is [d].
2] Is the expression " to find the time " correct? Should I use "to have [the necessary]time"?
So, the sentence should sound : "I meant to do it but I haven`t had time"


Thank you in advance

[Tdol]

the time = the necessary time, so there's no need to use 'necessary'

[Teia]

the time = the necessary time, so there's no need to use 'necessary'

Hi Richard


Thank you very much for your reply. The question is : Shall I use "to find the time" or "to have the time?

Thank you again

Best wishes

[Tdol]

You could say 'haven't found the time' or 'haven't had the time'.

[BobK]

Hi Teachers
"Don`t be mad with me because I haven`t fixed the shelves. I---- do it, but I just -----the time."
a] have meant ; haven`t found
b] was meaning ; haven`t found
c] have meant ; didn`t find
d] meant ; haven`t found
1] In my opinion, the correct answer is [d].
2] Is the expression " to find the time " correct? Should I use "to have [the necessary]time"?
So, the sentence should sound : "I meant to do it but I haven`t had time"
Thank you in advance

I'd prefer an option that isn't there - 'I've been meaning to do it'; but if you're restricted to the above four options, I agree that (d) is best (it's just not ideal - as it allows for the interpretation 'I meant to do it [on one occasion] and then completely let it slip my mind').

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