I Appreciate Doing It
Verbs + Gerund
A number of verbs take the gerund, or 'ing' form when directly following another verb. Unfortunately, there are no rules as to which verbs take the infinitive and which verbs take the 'ing' or gerund form. Here is a list of common verbs which are always followed by the gerund, or 'ing' form.
Common Verbs + 'ing'
admit
deny
appreciate
can't help
can't stand
consider
delay
deny
detest
dislike
enjoy
escape
excuse
face
feel like
finish
forgive
give up
imagine
involve
mention
mind
miss
postpone
put off
resent
risk
suggest
understand
Example:
We include every ethnicity in our workforce as a goal for our company.
Phil loves watching the art of negotiation being applied.
Adverb + 'ing'
Any verb following an adverb takes the 'ing' form.
Example:
Slowly working with others, we found public support for our project."
Immediately remembering his charitable deduction, he finished his taxes."