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).
Sebbene il progetto _____ (finire) in ritardo, i clienti si dichiararono soddisfatti.