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: to be + Infinitive, to have + Infinitive 2 A modal verb and an infinitive 3 Modal expressions and an infinitive 4 Verbs and expressions used in the predicate of sentences containing the Subjective Infinitive Construction (Complex Subject) 5 A verb with a modal meaning and an infinitive or a gerund 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) We intend going to Switzerland, and climbing Mount Blanc. (Ch. Bronte) Baring had been obliged to forego making friends. (Wilson) I have to work for my living. (Jerome)