Sunflower
Subject + plus verb
Past simple
When a subject is a collective noun, use singular verbs
subject verb 3
Subject + had + perfect + verb(-ing)
past continuous
for compound subjects joined by "and". Use plural verbs
subject verb 5
Subject + had + perfect
past perfect
when the subject is a collective noun emphasizing individuals, use plural verbs
subject verb 5
Subject + present + verb
present simple
for compound subjects joined by "or" "nor" use the verb that agrees with the subject
subject verb 6
Subject + have/has + been + verb(-ing)
present perfect continuous
for sentences beginning with "there" "ignore" "there" and use the subject that follows to determine the verb
subject 8