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