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: If applicable, end with a question to invite others to interact with your post.

: Ideal for personal social media (Instagram, TikTok) or chatting with friends. Register

: Reserved for historical or traditional texts like legal pledges or wedding vows. : If applicable, end with a question to

: Used for academic discussion, official reports, or professional announcements. : If applicable

Characteristics : Uses slang, contractions, and relaxed grammar.

: Standard for semi-formal interaction, such as a teacher talking to a student or a colleague on a professional forum.

A proper post should match one of these five main categories defined by linguists: