[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explanations and examples that demonstrate how to identify and correctly use commas with coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, and introductory phrases; semicolons to connect independent clauses; colons to introduce lists; hyphens with modifiers; apostrophes with singular and plural possession; and dashes and parentheses for emphasis. L.9-10.2 Cap/Punc/Spell, L.11-12.2 Cap/Punc/Spell