Problem: W: We arrived at the station at exactly 10:00. However, we've already been waiting for thirty minutes. What time did they say it would arrive? M: Well, we'll probably have to wait another quarter of an hour. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: They said that the eleven o'clock train was running late again, like before.

Problem: M: So exciting, then when do we set off? W: The plane leaves tomorrow afternoon. So we set off for the airport at 11 am. M: So we leave at 11 am. Do we stop off anywhere on the way or is it a direct flight? W: Well, there aren't any direct flights, we can stop off in Hong Kong. So we can stop and spend two days there on our way to Singapore. M: Great. I always wanna go there. When do we get back? W: We'll return home in 10 days' time. M: Wow, wonderful, I just can't wait. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: Meg, I've just got us tickets to Singapore.

Problem: W: And she gave it to me. What was said before this conversation?

A: M: I gave my pen to Mary.

Problem: Dad: Well, did you get you Saturday's work done? Son: Ah, Dad. Do I have to? Dad: Well, you know the rules. No playing until the work is done. Son: So, what is my work? Dad: Well, first you have to clean the bathroom including the toilet. And don't forget to scrub the bathtub. Son: No, I want to do the family room. Dad: Well, okay, but you have to vacuum the family room and the hall, and be sure to dust everything. Oh, and don't forget to wipe the walls and clean the baseboards. [Okay.] And after that. [Oh, no.] Next, sweep and mop the kitchen floor and be sure to polish the table in the living room. Son: Okay. Okay. Dad: And make your bed and pick up all your toys and put them away. And ... Son: More? Dad: Yeah. And then, how about going out for lunch and getting a big milk shake, but you probably don't want to do that. Son: No, No. I want to. Dad: Okay. While you're doing your work, I'll be out in the yard raking leaves and pulling weeds. What was said before this conversation?

A:
Son: Dad. Can I go outside to play?