1. Runs quickly
2. Smiles radiantly
3. Cooks delicious meals
4. Is a teacher
5. Seems tired
6. Appears confident
7. Becomes a doctor
8. Tastes sweet
9. Feels soft
10. Grows rapidly
In each of these examples, the main verb is in bold, and any modifiers or complements are in regular text. The simple predicate contains all the essential information about what the subject is doing or experiencing.