Find Out

Question 1

Find out

Answer 1

To discover a fact or piece of information

discover; learn; hear

Question 2

find out (present tense)

Answer 2

Juan: The manual that comes with the printer is really bad.
Arthur: Let me see.
Juan: Maybe we should just plug it into the computer.
Arthur: Let’s Google it. I’m sure we can find out how to install it online.

Question 3

be finding out (present continuous)

Answer 3

Hannah: Where did Claire go?
Sophie: I think she’s finding out where the restaurant is. It’s too new to be on Google maps so she’s gone to ask people.

Question 4

found out (past tense)

Answer 4

Lena: Nina. Have you watched the latest episode of Love in New York ?
Nina: Yes ! It was amazing.
Lena: I was so shocked when I found out John was having an affair with Jasmine.
Nina: I know. He’s not even handsome. Why would Jasmine risk everything?
Lena: Well, love is blind, you know. I’m not surprised she didn’t find it out.

Question 5

be finding out (past continuous)

Answer 5

John Paul: So why did you leave?
Adam: Well, I was finding out a lot of interesting things about tax, but I didn’t get on well with my boss. He was very difficult.

Question 6

will find out (future prediction)

Answer 6

Yuuma: Thanks, but these exams are a really big deal. If I don’t do well, I won’t be able to go to the university I want to.
Daniel: When will you find out the results?
Yuuma: I’ll find out next Monday.

Question 7

will find out (future intention)

Answer 7

Adam: Hey George. Fancy going out to eat tonight?
George: Sure. Wanna invite Sarah and Kelly?
Adam: Sounds good.
George: Ok. I’ll find out if they’re free tonight.

Question 8

have found out (present perfect)

Answer 8

Emily: Hi Tess. Who is coming to the meeting with Venture Systems tomorrow?
Tess: I haven’t heard from John, yet. I’ll email you a list when I’ve found out who’s coming.