Problem: M: I was a reporter. W: I think it was interesting, right? M: Yes, it was interesting. But I had to work long hours. I was never at home on weekends. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: What did you do last year?

Problem: W: That's because Dr. Johnson comes from an entirely different school of thought. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: The visiting economist is speaking tonight, but Dr. Johnson doesn't seem to think much of him.

Problem: M: Very delicious indeed. Even my mother's cannot match this. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: What do you think of the apple pie? I made it myself.

Problem: W: I know you are 18. I'm two years younger than you. What was said before this conversation?

A:
M: How old are you, Ann?