M: I'd love to, but I've got an exam. W: What about tomorrow afternoon? M: Saturday is OK. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: W: Nike, why don't you come and join us this afternoon? It'll be a lot of fun.

M: He said that the ship might not be able to cast its anchor. It's fogged in. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: W: Did you hear what the captain just said over the loudspeaker? I couldn't make it out.

M: How she could be so calm in front of so many people is really beyond me! What was said before this conversation?
Ans: W: Did you attend Alice's presentation last night? It was the first time for her to give a speech to a large audience.

F: Yes, I've already got the ticket. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: M: Will you see a film at People's Cinema on Saturday?