Match the definition to the term. 1. a conjunction which joins equal elements, such as two independent clauses or two verbs restrictive clause 2. clause necessary to the meaning of the word modified; it is not set off by commas nonrestrictive clause 3. clause which is unnecessary to the meaning of the words modified; it is set off by commas coordinating conjunction

1) coordinating conjunction  ---   Aconjunction which joins equal elements, such as two independent clauses or two verbs.

2) nonrestrictive clause --- clause which is unnecessary to the meaning of the words modified; it is set off by commas.

3) restrictive clauses ---  clause necessary to the meaning of the word modified; it is not set off by commas

En 1521, Hernán Cortés, al mando de un reducido grupo de españoles y de una coalición de pueblos indígenas, conquistó la ciudad de Tenochtitlán, poniendo fin al poderoso Imperio azteca.