Rule reminder
Tense sequence with subjunctive connectives: main verb PRESENT/FUTURE → subordinate uses present subjunctive (simultaneous) or past subjunctive (prior action). Main verb PAST → subordinate uses imperfect subjunctive (simultaneous/repeated) or past perfect subjunctive (prior action).
Benché il medico _____ (prescrivere) riposo assoluto, il paziente continuò a lavorare.