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Passato Prossimo vs Imperfetto·Interrupting Event — Passato Prossimo
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Rule reminder

When an Imperfetto clause describes the ongoing background, the event that suddenly happens or interrupts it uses Passato Prossimo.

Interrupting Event — Passato Prossimo1 / 10

Dormivo profondamente quando ___ (squillare) il telefono.

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→ Background Action with 'Mentre' — Imperfetto→ Fill in the Blank — Mentre + Imperfetto→ Fill in the Blank — Background + Interruption→ Background Scene vs Completed Action
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