Relier Pairs Compound Verbal ModalVersion en ligne State the components of the compound verbal modal predicate in the following sentences. par Irina Gavrilova 1 Modal expressions and an infinitive 2 Verbs and expressions used in the predicate of sentences containing the Subjective Infinitive Construction (Complex Subject) 3 Modal expressions: to be + Infinitive, to have + Infinitive 4 A modal verb and an infinitive 5 A verb with a modal meaning and an infinitive or a gerund Baring had been obliged to forego making friends. (Wilson) We intend going to Switzerland, and climbing Mount Blanc. (Ch. Bronte) "You should answer that question," he said to Rachel. (Collins) 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)