ANSWERS

 AS A SUBJECT
Learning languages is a great idea.
Writing a novel takes several months at least.
Making a cake is easier than you think.

 AFTER CERTAIN VERBS

Keep working hard, and you’ll get the promotion.
I like playing football on Saturdays.
He love taking photos of old buildings.

 AFTER CERTAIN PREPOSITIONS

Gabriel is very good at playing songs.

I can't stand Charlie He is so annoying.

I don't mind listening to the radio in your car.

 AFTER PREPOSITIONS
They were married before a small gathering of friends and family.
I will die on my feet before living on my knees.
He works in investment banking

 AFTER VERB "GO" TO INDICATE ACTIVITIES.

My cousin likes to go swiming.
We will have to go apartment hunting.
They arranged to go shopping this weekend.