The context of the following conversation is Alex took a test and got a very good grade on it and told his parents.:
Alex says My parents said I could go to the dance Friday..
The friend responds Really? Why did they change their minds?.
Alex responds I got an A on my English midterm and they were really proud of me, so they said I could go..
The friend responds So, if you do well in school, you will be allowed to do more stuff?.
Alex responds It looks like I will..
The friend responds Then you should study more, Alex. We have our class trip coming up and you don't want to miss that..