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Passato Prossimo vs Imperfetto·Spot Common Errors
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Rule reminder

Common errors include: PP where Imperfetto is needed (habitual/background), Imperfetto where PP is needed (completed single event), and tense inconsistency within a sentence.

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INCORRECT: 'Si è alzato e mangiava.' — What is the error?

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