Pro-forms are words that are used as substitutes for other words, phrases, clauses,, etc. Remember, these pro-forms do not imply a logical meaning when they are used alone. It means pro-forms depend on another part of the sentence to make sense.
Non-assertive Pro-forms
Non-assertive Pro-forms refer to a group of words or phrases that refer to specific things/persons, but it is not important to mention what.
An assertive pro-form is a type of word that stands in for another word, phrase, clause, or sentence where the truth of a positive statement is asserted.
Universal pro-forms are special function words or expressions to refer to the total number of something. In this lesson, you will learn more about them.
Understanding pronouns enable us to understand pro-forms in English very well. Pro-forms are alternatives that are put in the position of words, phrases, etc.