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Classification Of Word Groups In English

Authors

  • Gulrukh Shodiyeva

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Philology Fergana State University
    Author

Keywords:

word classes, English grammar, morphology, syntax, linguistic classification, lexical-grammatical categories, functional grammar, theory of word classes

Abstract

This article is devoted to an in-depth study of the problem of classification of word classes in English. The study analyzes traditional grammatical approaches, modern linguistic theories and the views of various linguistic schools. The article considers various criteria for classifying word classes in English, their semantic, morphological and syntactic features, as well as controversial issues in modern linguistics. The results section evaluates the specific aspects of word classes in the grammatical structure of the English language, the effectiveness of various criteria used in their classification.

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Published

2025-10-25

How to Cite

Shodiyeva, G. (2025). Classification Of Word Groups In English. International Conference on Global Trends and Innovations in Multidisciplinary Research, 1(4), 219-223. https://www.tlepub.org/index.php/2/article/view/404