ascertained

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"As soon as we ascertain what the situation is, we can plan how to proceed."

"This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee."

"Before I tackle the question directly, I must briefly review historical approaches to the problem."

"The new teacher worked hard to establish a routine in her classroom. "

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

"The detective investigated the theft of the school's valuable computer equipment. "

"My teacher said the test is definitely going to be difficult. "

"My closest confident, my sister, always listens patiently and gives good advice. "

"Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets."

"He completed the assignment on time."