We have many uses of "I'm", including in this lesson. The use of I'm with in, at, on to describe the work you do.
Using "I'm" with "in, at, on" to build sentences
1. Use preposition "in"
Use the preposition "in" when entering a room or building. Examples:
- Can you close the window? I'm in a draught .
- I often listen to music when I'm in the car.
- I'm afraid I'm too busy - I'm in the midst of writing up a report.
- I'm in a bad mood today.
- I'm in a dilemma about this job offer.
- I'm in a good mood today.I'm in a hurry, so come to the point.
- I'm in a hurry; I've no time to stay.
- I'm in a rather tricky position; can you help me out?
- I'm in charge of the west side.
- I'm in direct contact with the hijackers.
- I'm in Grade One.
- I'm in love for the first time and it's wonderful.
- I'm in no hurry to go out in the rain.
- I'm in such a muddle, I'd completely forgotten you were coming today.
- I'm in terrible rush. I can't stay to talk.
- I'm sorry, but I'm in a hurry.
- My job bores me? I feel I'm in a rut.
- When I'm in Pittsburgh, I call him up.
- Why does the phone always ring when I'm in the shower?
2. Use preposition "at"
Using the preposition "at" helps to tell someone you are currently in. Examples:
- I leave junior with Mom when I'm at work.
- If anyone wants me, I'm at lunch with a client.
- I'm at a loss as to what to do.
- I'm at a loss as to what to say.
- I'm at a loss for words.
- I'm at a loss what to do next.
- I'm at home tonight.
- I'm at my worst first thing in the morning.
- I'm at the airport.
- I'm at the doctor's office.
- I'm at the end of my patience.
- I'm at the grocery.
- I'm at the head office.
- I'm at the mall.
- I'm at the park.
- I'm at your service at all times.
- I'm not at my crib, I'm at Jed's house.
- My sister minds the baby while I'm at yoga.
- Now, I must confess that I'm at my wit's end.
- Well, I'm at your disposal.
3. Use preposition "on"
It helps to use the preposition "on" as a continuous time that is being exploited by something else. Examples:
- I often doodle when I'm on the phone.
- I'd love some chips, but I'm on a diet.
- I'm on a bus.
- I'm on a business trip.
- I'm on a diet.
- I'm on familiar terms with my bank manager.
- I'm on George's side in this debate.
- I'm on my computer.
- I'm on my third coffee already this morning.
- I'm on my way.
- I'm on now till 8 tomorrow morning.
- I'm on the early shift tomorrow.
- I'm on the hunt for lodgings.
- I'm on the phone.
- I'm on the top of the world.
- I'm on your side.
- In theory I'm on call day and night.
- Shall we go for a walk? ——OK, I'm on.
- Tanya, be quiet! I'm on the phone.