PRAGMATIC FUNCTIONS OF MODAL VERBS AND COMMON ERRORS AMONG UZBEK LEARNERS

Odiljonova Munisa Nodirbek qizi

doi:10.66073/ReFocus-Conf/828

ARTICLE 2026 Vol 1 · No 3 EN e2e4cdcdfdbf

PRAGMATIC FUNCTIONS OF MODAL VERBS AND COMMON ERRORS AMONG UZBEK LEARNERS

Прагматические функции модальных глаголов и распространенные ошибки среди изучающих узбекский язык. | MODAL FELLARNING PRAGMATIK FUNKSIYALARI VA O'ZBEK TILINI O'RGANUVCHILAR ORASIDA KO'P YUZ BERILADIGAN XATOLAR

Odiljonova Munisa Nodirbek qizi Student of Namangan State Pedagogical Institute, Foreign Languages Department

Partner conferences of the International Scientific Journal Research Focus, 1(3), 304–308

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Abstract

This article focuses on the use of modal verbs beyond grammar and meaning. It explains how they show speaker intention, politeness, and formality. The study distinguishes between epistemic modality (possibility or certainty) and deontic modality (obligation or permission). It also examines usage patterns and common errors by Uzbek learners, highlighting the importance of context and real-life communication.

Keywords

modal verbs modality pragmatics speaker intention politeness formality epistemic modality deontic modality usage patterns learner errors Uzbek learners communication

How to cite

Odiljonova Munisa Nodirbek qizi (2026). PRAGMATIC FUNCTIONS OF MODAL VERBS AND COMMON ERRORS AMONG UZBEK LEARNERS. Partner conferences of the International Scientific Journal Research Focus, 1(3), 304–308. https://doi.org/10.66073/ReFocus-Conf/828

Identifier: https://rf-library.uz/article/e2e4cdcdfdbf/pragmatic-functions-of-modal-verbs-and-common-errors-among-uzbek-learners
DOI: 10.66073/ReFocus-Conf/828
Publisher: LLC Ilm-fan va innovatsiyalar akademiyasi
Added to repository: 2026-08-07