Question

IV. Underline the gerund and determine its tense (Indefinite/Perfect) and voice (Active/Passive) form. Translate the sentences into Russian.
1. The documents need being checked.
2. We are interested in buying these goods.
3. We could not effect payment due to no signature being affixed thereto.
4. We would appreciate your considering the matter urgently.
5. We would prefer having been informed by e-mail.

Answer 1

1. The documents need being checked. Indefinite Passive
2. We are interested in buying these goods. Indefinite Active
 3. We could not effect payment due to no signature being affixed thereto.
Indefinite Active
4. We would appreciate your considering the matter urgently. Indefinite Active
5. We would prefer having been informed by e-mail. Perfect Passive
1. Документы должны быть проверены.
2. Мы заинтересованы в покупке этих товаров.
3. Мы не смогли произвести оплату из-за отсутствия там подписи.
4. Мы будем признательны за ваше согласие рассмотреть этот вопрос в срочном порядке.
5. Мы мы бы хотели получить информацию по электронной почте.