
In English mistakes are often made by using the infinitive when other forms of the verb should be used. This is one example…
We use the gerund (V-ING) after verbs that regularly take a preposition. Tired is one of these verbs.
Tired of (something) refers to being bored or annoyed with an activity, a thing or person. It generally means you would like to not do it again.
I’m tired of cleaning up after you.
Tired from (something) refers to being physically tired due to a particular activity. However, it does not mean you don’t want to do it again.
I take the bus when my legs get tired from walking.
Let’s look at the rules for using the gerund (verb ending in ‘ing’) instead of the infinitive (to + verb)
- After prepositions. – He worked without stopping.
- After words which regularly take a preposition, such as fond of, insist on, tired of, succeed in. – He succeeded in catching the rat.
- After certain verbs, such as avoid, enjoy, finish, stop, risk, excuse. – They enjoy playing football.
- After the adjectives busy and worth. – Lena was busy writing a book. This date is worth remembering.
- After certain phrases, such as it’s no use, it’s no good, I can’t help, would you mind, look forward to – I think it’s no use trying again. I can’t help feeling angry about it.
- DANGER!!! You can use both the gerund or the infinitive after certain verbs, such as begin, like, dislike, hate, love, prefer. – He began to talk or He began talking.
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