Action/Rejection Phase 5: This refers to the use of a negative word to rejection the actions of another.  The rejection word occurs within the context of an utterance with a main verb. Note: Most of the negatives that are used in complete utterances (i.e., those with a verb) will be classified as denial rather than rejection.

The utterance would first be coded according to its main category (Action) and then the coordinated category and phase, rejection/5, would be added. 

The phase assignment for ACTION could then be done- it would be 5 because it contains rejection

Utterance

Context/Explanation

No take it!

As mom is trying to take away a toy. Key here is that someone is trying to DO something that the child doesn’t want.

Don’t hold me.

Dad is holding child in his lap, child is trying to get away, Dad is restraining him…. The main verb category (for hold) is action.