M: Don't bother him. He worked all night last night. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: W: He is sleeping.

W: Not likely. He is a tax lawyer, and I am going to major in criminal law. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: M: Congratulations! I just heard about your acceptance in the law school. Do you think you would join your brother's firm after graduation?

W: Well, I don't know. It's difficult to get the visa. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: M: When are you leaving for France?

M: Not really. I've worked on my term paper a lot this week and I need a break. What was said before this conversation?
Ans: W: Have you been wasting your time on those online games again?