In a syllogism, the major term is the
ASubject of the conclusion
BCopula
CPredicate of the conclusion ✓ Correct
DPredicate of the minor premise
Correct answer: (C) Predicate of the conclusion
Explanation
The major term of a syllogism is the predicate of the conclusion.
It is the more extensive term, appearing in the major premise.
In the conclusion it occupies the predicate position.
The minor term, by contrast, is the subject of the conclusion.
So the conclusion's predicate is identified as the major term.
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