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Passato Prossimo vs Imperfetto·Fill in the Blank — Full Story with Setting and Events
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Rule reminder

Imperfetto sets the scene and background. Passato Prossimo tells the main events. Good Italian storytelling uses both.

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→ All'improvviso, Poi, Finalmente — Strong PP Triggers→ Era / C'era — Setting the Scene→ 'Ho Vissuto a Roma' vs 'Vivevo a Roma' — Specific Period vs Ongoing→ Fill in the Blank — Duration vs Ongoing
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