I am busy

I am / was busy + (verb-ing)

When you are busy you have much to do. The structure I was busy is followed by an –ing form. It is used to talk about activities that keep you occupied.

• I’m busy working.
• She’s busy getting ready for work.
• She’s busy cooking dinner.
• I’m busy cleaning the house.
• She’s busy studying for the test.
• I was busy cooking when the guests arrived.

Instead of an –ing form, we can use with + noun after I’m busy.

• I’m busy with my studies.
• I’m busy with work.
• She’s busy with her kids.
• She is busy with her projects.