became bored up vs. got bored

[Zea]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #88 "Common English Errors (4)", question 10

I ......... with the book quickly.

(a) fed up
(b) bored
(c) got bored
(d) became bored up

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #88 "Common English Errors (4)", answer 10

I got bored with the book quickly.

Correct answer: (c) got bored
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can it be option d?

Zea

[Linda]

Hi Zea,
No, option (d) is not correct because when we are talking about the word 'bored,' a person is/gets bored with something, someone or something they are doing. On the other hand, if someone or something is exciting/interesting/boring, a person may feel excited/interested/bored.
However, 'bored up' is not used and it's not a phrasal verb.
Take care,
Linda
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[Lost_Soul]

when you said that "bored up" is not used, did you mean that "to become bored up" makes no sense? If not then could you tell me the meaning of it (An example would be welcome)

[Linda]

Hi Lost Soul,
Both 'became bored up' and 'bored up' make no sense and they aren't used in everyday English at all. As I mentioned before, get/be bored is the proper way to say that you're bored with something.
For example, "I got bored with lying on the beach all day." OR "I am bored because I have nothing to do right now."
I hope this helps.
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[Sasooo]

I know that ( fed up with ) is an expression and its meaning is to get bored of something
thanks

[Vermilion]

Hi, Sasooo,
if I have understood well, there is an expession "be fed up with".
""Oh, I'm fed up with the broomsticks," said Nanny."
"It was just that she was fed up with books of etiquette and lineage…" (Terry Pratchett)

[Sasooo]

Hi vermillion , ya I think that and I hope teachers to correct for us
nice to talk to you
sasoooo

[Linda]

Hello Vermilion and Sasooo,
Yes, you are correct. I am fed up with (something) is the correct way to use that expression. However, I am bored "up" is not proper usage. I am (bored with) is the proper way to use bored in this case.
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[Lolololo]

So please, why we didn't use ( fed up with ) if it has the same meaning ( get bored with ).

[Beeesneees]

Because you need a verb Lololo!

Look at the pronoun 'I' and its relationship with the verb.

With 'I' you need 'am fed up with' but 'am' is not an option in the test.
With 'I' you need 'got bored with' - 'got' is an option.
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[Lolololo]

Oh yea, you'r right. I didn't pay attention for that.. Thank you very much.