Here is a really strange subject and verb pattern that is easy get wrong. In the following sentences, the subject is not the word before the verb. Instead these words are adverbs: there, here, where, how, and why. I find it easier to locate the true subject and verb if I hear Yoda's voice rewriting the sentence:
There are no Jedis who complain. = No Jedis there are who complain, young Skywalker.
Here lies your destiny. = Your destiny here lies, young Skywalker.
There seems no need to argue. = No need there seems to argue, young Skywalker.
In statements starting with "There" or "Here," Yoda emphasizes the subject first.
With questions of "Where," "How," or "Why," Yoda always knows the answer and emphasizes the action (verb).
Where have you left your light saber? = Left your light saber you have, young Skywalker.
How will you find your true nature? = Find your true nature you will, young Skywalker.
Why did you choose this path? = Choose this path you did, young Skywalker.
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