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Passato Prossimo vs Imperfetto·Fill in the Blank — Duration vs Ongoing
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Rule reminder

Defined duration with clear end ('per X anni... poi') → PP. Ongoing state with no clear end ('in quel periodo', 'da piccolo') → Imperfetto.

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… (studiare, io) medicina per cinque anni, poi ho cambiato idea. (defined period + clear change) [studiare]

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