The phrase "there is" is an example of
A) an expletive.
B) a hidden verb.
C) a buzz word.
D) the active-passive voice.
E) jargon.

Name: The phrase "there is" is an example of A) an expletive. B) a hidden verb. C) a buzz word. D) the active-passive voice. E) jargon.
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"there is" is considered an expletive because it does not add any meaning to the sentence but serves to introduce or fill out the sentence structure.

The Phrase "There Is" Is an Example of