Q: If But they still played on., can we say that "They had to stop playing due to rain."?

A: no

Q: If Construction began in 1999., can we say that "Construction was finished by 1999."?

A: no

Q: If I remember, but..., can we say that "I do remember, yet..."?

A: yes

Q: If Don't ask me why there was hay- these southern towns can be quaint like that., can we say that "There wasn't hay on this big modern city."?

A:
no