alleryStart learning →In a categorical syllogism, what is the major term?
APredicate of the conclusion
BSubject of the minor premise
CSubject of the conclusion
DTerm shared by both premises
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Predicate of the conclusion
The major term is the predicate of the conclusion and appears in the major premise.
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