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What is an example of expletive?

Here are some examples of expletives:

Simple Expletives:

* "It" as a placeholder: "It is important to be kind." (The real subject is "to be kind")

* "There" as a placeholder: "There are many reasons to be happy." (The real subject is "reasons")

Expletives Used for Emphasis:

* "Why, you should see the sunset!"

* "Oh, I'm so excited to go to the party!"

* "Man, that was a close call!"

Vulgar Expletives:

* "Damn it!"

* "Shit!"

* "Fuck!"

Important Note: The term "expletive" can have different meanings depending on context. In some cases, it might refer to a word that is considered obscene or offensive. In the examples above, I've included both placeholder expletives and more informal/vulgar ones for clarity.

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