Which term describes the secondary or subsidiary subject?

• A. Major Subject
• B. Supplementary Module
• C. Minor Subject
• D. Tutorial

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is how schools describe different levels of focus in a student's study plan. A secondary or subsidiary field is called a minor subject because minor signals a smaller scope and lesser emphasis than the primary area of study. The major subject is the main focus, so it wouldn’t describe the secondary area. A supplementary module is extra material to add to a course, not a formal field of study, and a tutorial is a type of instructional session. For example, you might major in Marketing and minor in Psychology, with Psychology serving as the secondary subject. This shows why minor subject is the right choice.