I expected that you are vs I expected that you were busy

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I expected that you are busy' is used when the expectation is in the present or future, while 'I expected that you were busy' is used when the expectation is in the past.

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I expected that you are

This phrase is correct when the expectation is in the present or future.

This phrase is used when the expectation is about the present or future. For example, 'I expected that you are busy today.'

Examples:

I expected that you are going to the party tonight.
I expected that you are busy with work this week.

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I expected that you were busy

This phrase is correct when the expectation is in the past.

This phrase is used when the expectation is about the past. For example, 'I expected that you were busy yesterday.'

Examples:

I expected that you were busy with your project last week.
I expected that you were busy when I called you.

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I expected that you are vs I expected that you were busy