Question

What is the meaning of the word ascertain as used in the passage?
Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Springtown Street and Clarksville Avenue on Friday afternoon. Investigators could not immediately determine the cause of the crash. However, after questioning the drivers and passengers involved, the police were able to ascertain that icy road conditions were responsible.
A.

To remember
B.

To guess
C.

To figure out
D.

To forget

Answer 1

C. To figure out

"Ascertain" means to find out or determine something for certain—here, the police discovered that icy road conditions were responsible.