M: Don't worry, we can take the 10:00 train. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: F: Why didn't you get up earlier? We could have caught the early train.

Dad: I don't know. Maybe fried fish, chicken soup and... Tom: Oh, no. We've had such things since Mom's gone. Dad: I'm sorry. But that is the only thing I can cook. What do you want to have then? Tom: I'd like to go to McDonald's this time. Dad: OK then. You'll drive, will you? Tom: No, I'm a bit tired today. You do that, please. Dad: OK, OK. I always do things like that ... Ah, here we are. Tom: Dad, what do you want to have? I'd like a hamburger. Dad: Hamburger, salad, coke and apple pie. Is that all right for you, Tom? Tom: Right, and fetch me an ice-cream, too. I'll go and find the seats. Dad: And I'll get some vegetable for myself, and a coffee... Oh, I'm afraid we'll have to do some packing. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: Tom: Dad, what will we have for dinner?

M: Hello, may I please speak to George Hatton? W: To whom, did you say? M: George Hatton. W: I'm sorry but no one of that name lives here. What number are you calling? M: 123-4567. W: That's our number all right but no Mr. Hatton lives here. This is the Smith residence. M: Oh, I must have the wrong number. I'm terribly sorry. W: That's all right. I hope you find Mr. Hatton. Good-bye. M: Good-bye and thank you. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer:
W: Hello. Good evening.