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