to keep
to keep
Auxiliary: have
Irregular verb: keep – kept – kept. Often used with an -ing form (keep doing = continue).
Keep the change.
Keep the change.
Indicative
Simple Present
I keep my promises.
I keep my promises.
You keep your room very tidy.
You keep your room very tidy.
She keeps a diary every day.
She keeps a diary every day.
We keep some cash for emergencies.
We keep some cash for emergencies.
You keep interrupting the speaker.
You keep interrupting the speaker.
They keep bees in the garden.
They keep bees in the garden.
Present Continuous
I am keeping an eye on the soup.
I am keeping an eye on the soup.
You are keeping me waiting again.
You are keeping me waiting again.
He is keeping the door open for us.
He is keeping the door open for us.
We are keeping the noise down tonight.
We are keeping the noise down tonight.
You are keeping a secret from me.
You are keeping a secret from me.
They are keeping the fire burning.
They are keeping the fire burning.
Simple Past
I kept the receipt just in case.
I kept the receipt just in case.
You kept your word yesterday.
You kept your word yesterday.
She kept calm during the storm.
She kept calm during the storm.
We kept walking despite the rain.
We kept walking despite the rain.
You kept the best seats for us.
You kept the best seats for us.
They kept the shop open late.
They kept the shop open late.
Present Perfect
I have kept all your letters.
I have kept all your letters.
You have kept me company all day.
You have kept me company all day.
He has kept his old car for years.
He has kept his old car for years.
We have kept in touch since school.
We have kept in touch since school.
You have kept the tradition alive.
You have kept the tradition alive.
They have kept their prices low.
They have kept their prices low.
Past Perfect
I had kept the door locked all night.
I had kept the door locked all night.
You had kept the news from us.
You had kept the news from us.
She had kept the ticket in her bag.
She had kept the ticket in her bag.
We had kept enough food for winter.
We had kept enough food for winter.
You had kept quiet about the plan.
You had kept quiet about the plan.
They had kept the room exactly the same.
They had kept the room exactly the same.
Future (will)
Future
I will keep your secret safe.
I will keep your secret safe.
You will keep the receipt, won't you?
You will keep the receipt, won't you?
He will keep the engine running.
He will keep the engine running.
We will keep you informed.
We will keep you informed.
You will keep the children busy.
You will keep the children busy.
They will keep the museum open.
They will keep the museum open.
Conditional
Present Conditional
I would keep the old photos forever.
I would keep the old photos forever.
You would keep calm in a crisis.
You would keep calm in a crisis.
She would keep a spare key nearby.
She would keep a spare key nearby.
We would keep the meeting short.
We would keep the meeting short.
You would keep your promise, I hope.
You would keep your promise, I hope.
They would keep the tradition going.
They would keep the tradition going.
Imperative
Imperative
Keep your voice down, please.
Keep your voice down, please.
Keep together and follow the guide.
Keep together and follow the guide.
Let's keep this between us.
Let's keep this between us.
