How should capitalization be applied to the subject?

• A. Capitalize the first letter only
• B. Capitalize every word
• C. Capitalize on first letter and proper nouns
• D. Capitalize nothing

Answer: (C)

Capitalize the first letter of the subject and any proper nouns that appear in it. This keeps the subject clearly marked at the start of the sentence or heading, and it preserves names as distinct, recognizable items. The first word of the subject should always begin with a capital letter, and any names—such as people, places, or organizations—within the subject should also be capitalized. Other common nouns inside the subject stay lowercase unless a specific style rule calls for broader title-style capitalization. This approach reliably signals both the beginning of the subject and the presence of named entities, which is why it’s the best fit.