What is an interrogative pro-form?

Definition
	An interrogative pro-form is a pro-form that is used in questions to stand for the item questioned.

Examples (English)
	who what when where why

Generic
	An interrogative pro-form is a kind of
	What is a pro-form?

Source
	Schachter 1985 34

Concept module: interrogative pro-form
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