Phrasal verb "tired of"

[Ratsamee]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #75 "Adjective Prepositions Constructions", question 6

I'm tired ......... waiting for the bus. Let's take a taxi.

(a) to
(b) on
(c) of
(d) from

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #75 "Adjective Prepositions Constructions", answer 6

I'm tired of waiting for the bus. Let's take a taxi.

Correct answer: (c) of

Your answer was: incorrect
I'm tired to waiting for the bus. Let's take a taxi.
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why choose "tired of" in this sentence.

Ratsamee

[Alan]

Hi Ratsamee,

The usual preposition after tired is either of or with when you want to express the idea that you have had enough of doing something.

Alan
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English as a Second Language
You can read my ESL story 'the' vs. 'a/an'

[Wilson860218]

What about "tire from"?