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PRAGMATIC FEATURES OF REQUEST SPEECH ACTS IN ENGLISH

Vol. 4 No. 34 (2026): Science and Innovation 16-17

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20078547 2026-05-07 Articles Open Access

Authors

  • Abdumutalova Mushtariybonu Student, Ferghana State University
  • Dilnoza Murotova PhD Supervisor: Doctor of Philosophy in Philology Ferghana State University

Abstract

This article explores the pragmatics of requests in English, focusing on how speakers formulate requests in different social contexts. It examines levels of politeness, indirectness, and the influence of factors such as power, distance, and cultural norms. The study highlights how language users choose appropriate linguistic strategies to achieve effective and socially acceptable communication.

Keywords:

pragmatics, requests, politeness, indirectness, speech acts, social context, cultural norms

References

Austin, J. L. (1962). How to Do Things with Words. Oxford University Press.

Searle, J. R. (1969). Speech Acts: An Essay in the Philosophy of Language. Cambridge University Press.

Brown, P., & Levinson, S. (1987). Politeness: Some Universals in Language Usage. Cambridge University Press.

Yule, G. (1996). Pragmatics. Oxford University Press.

Leech, G. (1983). Principles of Pragmatics. Longman

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2026-05-07

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Vol. 4 No. 34 (2026): Science and Innovation

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How to Cite

Abdumutalova, M., & Murotova, D. (2026). PRAGMATIC FEATURES OF REQUEST SPEECH ACTS IN ENGLISH. Science and Innovation, 4(34), 16-17. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20078547
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