Matching Pairs Compound Verbal ModalOnline version State the components of the compound verbal modal predicate in the following sentences. by Irina Gavrilova 1 A verb with a modal meaning and an infinitive or a gerund 2 Modal expressions and an infinitive 3 A modal verb and an infinitive 4 Verbs and expressions used in the predicate of sentences containing the Subjective Infinitive Construction (Complex Subject) 5 Modal expressions: to be + Infinitive, to have + Infinitive Never mind who told me. I happen to know his car was seen here yesterday afternoon. (Du Maurier) "You should answer that question," he said to Rachel. (Collins) I have to work for my living. (Jerome) Baring had been obliged to forego making friends. (Wilson) We intend going to Switzerland, and climbing Mount Blanc. (Ch. Bronte)