Q: M: Yes, thank you. What was said before this conversation?
A: W: Please help yourself to whatever you like. Don't be shy.
Question: M: Mr. Smith will not be back until Thursday night. You may come then. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: W: Good morning. I'm here to see Mr. Smith.
[Q]: F: I didn't either. And the English teacher was very angry with me. What was said before this conversation?
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[A]: M: I didn't finish my homework last week.
input: Please answer the following: W: I'm sorry, I couldn't call. I couldn't find a phone. M: What do you mean you couldn't call? You have a cell phone, don't you? W: I used to have a cell phone. The teacher took it away because I tried to call you from class. What was said before this conversation?
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output: M: Why didn't you call me yesterday? I was waiting by the phone all day.
Please answer this: M: Really? I have a broken one. What was said before this conversation?
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Answer: F: My husband often repairs watches for people.
Question: M: Oh, it's a book about naval engineering. W: Why are you reading on Friday evening? M: Because I've got to write an essay this weekend. W: What are you going to do when you've qualified? M: I don't know. I'd like to get a job abroad, I think. What are you going to do when your year at Weston is over? W: I'm going to spend a few weeks touring Britain, then I'm going back to Canada, I suppose. M: What is John going to do? W: I think he's going to open a branch of" pretty feet"in London. M: What is he doing in Italy? W: He's seeing some designers here. He's coming back tomorrow. By the way, what are you and Sue doing on Saturday evening? M: I don't know yet. Why? W: Well, I thought we could cook another of our suppers and invite John and Sue. M: Oh, no! Not Potato Salad again! Sorry, Barbara, but I really have to read this book. What was said before this conversation?
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W: What are you reading, Paul?