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The future tense form of 'keep' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb keep. Example: They will keep working hard to achieve their goals. (They will keep working hard to achieve their goals.)
Definition of “keep”
- to have or retain possession of something
- to continue to have or hold onto something
- to continue doing something or to not stop doing something
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Future Simple | keep |
| Future Continuous | keeping |
| Future Perfect | kept |
Example
She will keep her promise to help him.
Example
They will keep practicing to improve their skills.
Example
At this time tomorrow, I will be keeping an eye on the situation.
Example
They will be keeping themselves busy with various tasks.
Example
By the end of the year, she will have kept all her resolutions.
Example
They will have kept their promise to deliver the project on time.
