input question: M: I'm sorry, madam. My mother was ill. What was said before this conversation????
output answer: W: Why didn't you come here yesterday, John?
W: Only two. It's expensive to have a big family now. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: M: Ann, do you and your husband plan to have many children?
Q: M: My teeth are bad. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Why don't you eat your apple?
Question: W: I'd love to, John, but where would we stay? M: At a friend's house. I always stay with him and there's room for you too. W: OK. He won't mind? M: Of course not. He's looking forward to meeting you. W: Will we drive to New York? M: Yes, it takes about six hours. We can leave about noon and get there by suppertime. W: What's the climate like? M: It may be cold and rainy. Better bring a jacket and good walking shoes. W: Well, when do we leave? M: How about Thursday? Can you be ready by noon? W: No problem. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: How would you like to come to New York with me over the spring break, Julia?
[Q]: F: I'm sorry, but I'm cold now. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: Do you mind if I open the window?
Problem: Given the question: M: Why not? It's Saturday afternoon, isn't it? W: Yes, but there's so much to do around the house. M: It can wait. W: We ought to finish washing down the kitchen walls and cupboards. M: We can do that tomorrow. We don't have to do it today. W: All right. But we must do it tomorrow, because the painters are coming on Monday. M: Yes. And that reminds me. I must do something about that leak under the kitchen sink. W: That's a good idea. M: Talking about washing down the kitchen-where's Bob? W: He's having lunch with Georgia. M: What! Again? W: He should be in soon. M: He shouldn't spend so much time with that girl. W: You must be patient, David. Nineteen's a very difficult age, you know. M: Yes, I know. But he ought to be studying more. What was said before this conversation?
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The answer is:
W: David, we shouldn't sit here doing nothing.