1. The cat sleeps soundly on the couch. (Subject: cat, Predicate: sleeps)
2. The artist paints vibrant landscapes. (Subject: artist, Predicate: paints)
3. The book contains fascinating stories. (Subject: book, Predicate: contains)
4. The sun shines brightly in the sky. (Subject: sun, Predicate: shines)
5. The bird sings a beautiful melody. (Subject: bird, Predicate: sings)