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)