State
Phase 3: Main verb state (refers to the state, or condition, of a person,
object, or event using a lexical or copula verb) in a two- or three-constituent
utterance (In 2 constituent utterances, state can be coded only when it seems
certain that a copula verb is missing). Note:
constituent is a subject, verb, or complement.
Utterance |
Context/Explanation |
I
want cookie |
Child
grasping for cookies (subject + lexical verb + complement; 3 constituents) |
Doggy
ucky |
Commenting
on condition of drooling dog (subject + complement; 2 constituents) |
Bear
is brown |
Commenting
on color of bear (Note: This is attributive state. Do not code
attribution, unless attribute precedes noun – e.g., brown bear; subject
+ verb +complement; 3 constituents) |