The Gerund and Its Uses (Brian Rhodes)

The gerund looks like a verb but acts like a noun. It can be the subject of a sentence:
Skiing is fun but expensive.
It can follow certain verbs:
I really enjoy snowboarding.
I am used to having my own mode of transportation.
I am looking forward to having a good time at the party.
The gerund can be used in passive voice structures as well:
I don't like being told where to sit by the substitute teacher.
My friend isn't used to being made to stay late to finish assignments.
Being chosen last for a team is not my idea of fun.
Notice that when the gerund is in the passive, it is always BEING.
Here are some verbs which are followed by the gerund:
enjoy, detest, mind, appreciate, stop, avoid, consider, discuss, suggest, mention, keep, delay, postpone, finish, quit, miss, practice, understand, etc.
Here are some phrases which are followed by the gerund:
be excited about doing it, be worried about, complaining about/of, be responsible for doing it, etc.