Exercise 42 — Near-Synonymous Periphrases by Context — Perifrasi Verbali — Verbal Periphrases (B2)

Perifrasi Verbali — Verbal Periphrases·Exercise 42 — Near-Synonymous Periphrases by Context

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Rule reminder

Near-synonymous periphrases differ in nuance: 'mettersi a' implies a sudden or resolute start, 'cominciare a' is neutral, 'stare + gerundio' indicates an action in progress at a specific moment, 'andare + gerundio' suggests a gradual or ongoing process.

Exercise 42 — Near-Synonymous Periphrases by Context1 / 10

During a meeting, the director unexpectedly burst into tears. Which is most natural?