This article analyzes the lexical and grammatical means of expressing modal predicative structures in English and Uzbek, their syntactic features, and the similarities and differences in their semantic approach. The forms in which modal meanings (obligation, possibility, permission, desire) are expressed in both languages are illustrated with examples. It is also shown that structures expressed through predicative units in Uzbek are often expressed through modal verbs in English. The results of this study have practical significance for teachers of English who teach in Uzbek, as well as for translators.

modal predicative structure, modal verb, predicative unit, obligation, possibility, syntax, English language, Uzbek language

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