Question: W: She hasn't been around this week. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: What did Mary think of the concert last weekend?

Question: W: If we wait for John, we might be here all night. What was said before this conversation?
Answer: M: Everybody is here except John. Shall we start the meeting?

Question: M: Don't worry. I'll ask an engineer to check it for you, is that OK? What was said before this conversation?
Answer:
W: Hi, Jeff, it's Marina. I'm sorry but my computer is not working. Could you get someone to check it?