Use of in

You major in a subject. (verb)

Your major is that subject. (noun)

deadrat You major in a subject. (verb)Your major is that subject. (noun)

Thank you. Does that mean that both with and without (in) are correct in that sentence, as in the below sentences?

My major is Biology.
My major is in Biology.

With the warning that my experience is restricted to US institutions of "higher" education, I'd say few people would fail to understand the second usage or think it very odd, but few would employ it.

deadratWith the warning that my experience is restricted to US institutions of "higher" education, I'd say few people would fail to understand the second usage or think it very odd, but few would employ it.

Yes, that was what I thought. I think (in) should not be used in that sentence, but is normal in 'I am majoring in Biology'. Do you agree?

AnonymousDoes that mean that both with and without (in) are correct in that sentence

No, it doesn’t, and you know it.

Aspara Gus AnonymousDoes that mean that both with and without (in) are correct in that sentenceNo, it doesn’t, and you know it.

Thanks for replying, teacher. I was not really sure. So is what I said in my previous post correct that (in) should not be used in that sentence, and is correct in 'I am majoring in Biology'?

AnonymousI was not really sure.

So are you saying that you're not really sure?

CJ

CalifJim AnonymousI was not really sure.So are you saying that you're not really sure?CJ

Hi CJ. Yes, I was not sure what exactly the first response I got referred to. I understood that it was possible to use (in) but did not know if that applied to my initial sentence. And that is why I asked if (in) is correct in 'I am majoring in Biology'. Is my previous po