Pro-forms in Linguistics

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Which type of pro-form substitutes an adjective or a phrase that functions as an adjective?

  • Pro-verb
  • Pro-adjective (correct)
  • Pro-adverb
  • Pro-noun

What type of pro-form substitutes an entire sentence or subsentence?

  • Pro-sentence (correct)
  • Pro-noun
  • Pro-verb
  • Pro-adjective

Which pro-form denotes the (unknown) item in question and may fall into any of the above categories?

  • Prop-word
  • Pro-sentence
  • Pro-adjective
  • Interrogative pro-form (correct)

Which type of pro-form substitutes a verb or a verb phrase?

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Which pro-form can substitute a noun or a noun phrase, with or without a determiner?

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Pro-adjective

A pro-form that replaces an adjective or adjective phrase.

Pro-sentence

A pro-form that replaces a whole sentence or part of a sentence.

Interrogative Pro-form

A pro-form used to ask a question about an unknown item.

Pro-verb

A pro-form replacing a verb or verb phrase.

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Pro-noun

A pro-form replacing a noun or noun phrase.

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Study Notes

Pro-Forms in Linguistics

  • Adjectival Pro-forms: Substitute an adjective or a phrase functioning as an adjective, often described by terms like “like” or “such.”
  • Sentential Pro-forms: Substitute an entire sentence or subsentence, typically using words like “so” or “that,” indicating a reference to a prior statement.
  • Pronominal Pro-forms: Denote the unknown item in question, this can include categories of nouns, verbs, or adjectives but carries an indeterminate reference.
  • Verbal Pro-forms: Substitute a verb or a verb phrase, commonly using words such as “do” or “does” to refer back to the action without repeating it.
  • Nominal Pro-forms: Substitute a noun or a noun phrase, which may include determiners (like “the” or “a”) or work independently without them.

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