Here's a breakdown:
* Subject: The person, place, thing, or idea the sentence is about. Example: "The cat"
* Verb: The action or state of being of the subject. Example: "slept"
* Object: The thing or person that receives the action of the verb. Example: "on the mat"
Example sentence: The cat slept on the mat.
Important Notes:
* A sentence must begin with a capital letter and end with a punctuation mark (period, question mark, or exclamation point).
* Sentences can be simple or complex.
* Not all sentences follow the exact "subject-verb-object" structure, but they must always express a complete thought.