gerunds in the passive voice

Lesson Fifteen

Gerunds, Passive Voice

being + past participle

1. She enjoys being photographed. (Note: "enjoys" is the main verb. "Being photographed" is a gerund )
2. He hates being photographed. He doesn't like to have his picture taken.
3. Her baby loves being held.
4. Being served quickly is important for customers in a restaurant.

Remember that there are important rules regarding gerunds.

For a review of those rules, click here.