SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES OF ADJECTIVE DEGREE IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGE GRAMMAR

Abstract

This paper examines the grammatical structures for expressing degrees of
adjectives in English and Uzbek, two languages with distinct linguistic backgrounds.
The study explores the similarities and differences in how these languages utilize
morphological and syntactic means to convey comparative and superlative forms of
adjectives. In English, the comparative and superlative degrees are typically formed
through the addition of suffixes (-er, -est) or the use of the adverbs "more" and "most."
In contrast, Uzbek employs a combination of suffixes, particles, and periphrastic
constructions to indicate adjective comparison. The analysis highlights key points of
divergence, such as the Uzbek system's reliance on case marking and the availability
of alternative comparative structures.The paper also discusses the pragmatic functions
and semantic nuances associated with the various adjective degree forms in both
languages. Factors like language register, semantic classes of adjectives, and discourse
context are considered in examining how speakers leverage these grammatical
resources. The findings contribute to the cross-linguistic understanding of adjectival
gradation, with implications for language typology, second language acquisition, and
translation studies. The comparative approach sheds light on the diverse grammatical
strategies languages employ to encode the comparative and superlative meanings
conveyed by adjectives.