Problem: W: It doesn't matter. I've read it. M: I've tried to get another copy but couldn't find one. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: I'm terribly sorry. I lost the magazine you lent me the other day.

Problem: W: That's interesting. I was on my way to yours. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: I came to see yon at your house yesterday afternoon,but no one was there.

Problem: W: I'm sorry. They are noisy. But you know it's difficult to keep boys quiet. M: I couldn't work and I couldn't sleep at night. And I was woken by the noise they made early this morning. W: I'm terribly sorry. You know they never listen to me. They're only afraid of their father. He's away on business, but he will be back tomorrow. M: I hope he can do something about it. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: Excuse me, I'm trying to do some work. I'm afraid your children are making a lot of noise. Don't they ever go to sleep?

Problem: W: I'm parking my car here. M: No, I'm sorry. It's impossible. W: Why not? I don't see a "No Parking" sign. M: This is my parking place. W: I don't see a sign with your name. M: I park here every day. W: Well, I'm parking here today. What was said before this conversation?

A:
M: What are you doing?