Statement Position  Each statement in a categorical syllogism has an assigned position for standard form.  Coming down the argument, position one (or the first statement position) is the major term position, position two (or the second statement position) is the minor term position, and position three (or the third statement position) is the conclusion position.  Thus, in EAO mood, the major premise has the E-form, the minor premise has the A-form and the conclusion has the O-form.