State the form of the infinitive. translate the sentences: 1) to take him seriously would be absurd. 2) for a moment she appeared to be hesitating. 3) the sportsman seemed to have gained all he wanted. 4) dinner was ready to be served. 5) he is sorry to have offended you. 6) she pretended not to be listening. 7) he claims to have returned the book to the library. 8) the letter seems to have been mislaid. 9) she happened to have been enquiring all this time whether all the invitations had been sent out. 10) she is curious to know the news. 11) it was unwise for him to be so rude to his colleagues. 12) the dog turned out to have been waiting for the master in the street all this time. 13) the box seems to have been unpacked by somebody. 14) they seem to be happy together

 To take - simple (простой инфинитив)  2 to be hesitating - continious form  of the infinitive ( длительная форма инфинитива)   3  to have gained -  perfect form (перфектная форма инфинитива )  4 to be served -пассивная форма простого инфинитива  5 to have offended - перфектная форма в активном залоге  6  to be listening длительная форма  7to have returned  -перфектная форма  8 to have been mislaid -перфектная ф. в пассивном залоге  9 to have been enquiring - длительная форма в пассивном залоге 10  to know - простой инфинитив в активной ф. 11 to be-  простой инфинитив в активной ф. 12 to have been waiting- перфектно-длительный инф. в активной ф. 13  to have been unpacked -перфектный инфинитив в пассиве  14 to be-  простой инфинитив в активной ф. (где форму не писала, там везде active form - активная форма инфинитива

1. He's acting really stupid right now, so you better give him some tips on how to behave in public.

2. He was appointed Chairman at yesterday's meeting.

3. After a two-hour break, our team played much better.

4. My daughter-in-law's house is two steps away.

5. In the near future I am going to buy a new watch. The old ones are constantly lagging behind.

6. This company had three times more employees than ours. Unfortunately, she went bankrupt.

7. He believes that it is pointless to expect changes for the better. And I think that you need to hold your head up high!

8. This is too good an opportunity not to take advantage of it. I hope that everyone understand me!..

9. Hilton hotel is located near Fifth Avenue. If you happen to be in new York, be sure to go there.

10. His harsh words silenced Clara.

1. I’d sooner she ( did not mention) my name in public.

2. He feared lest his house (would have been broken) into.

3. He wished he (had not dealt) with those people. It was so unpleasant!

4. It’s about time you (left) me in peace.

5. It’s impossible that they (had not recognized) each other. Of course, they did!

6. He spoke softly as though he (had been) afraid of being overheard.

7. Even if you (wear) a badge at the party, I (will recognize) you.

8. She arranged that the Forrests (came) to her place.

9. If only she (did not interfere)! Should I tell her not to?