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The past tense form of 'keep' is kept. Example: She kept her promise to always be there for her friend. (She kept her promise to always be there for her friend.)
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:
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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
| Past Simple | kept |
| Past Continuous | keeping |
| Past Perfect | kept |
Past Simple
The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.
Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)
Example
She kept her word and completed the project on time.
Example
He kept the secret to himself.
Past Continuous
The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.
Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)
Example
At that time, she was keeping a close eye on the situation.
Example
I wasn't keeping track of my expenses.
Past Perfect
The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.
Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)
Example
By the time they arrived, she had kept the place tidy.
Example
He had kept his promise to support her.
Is kept an irregular verb in the past?
No, "kept" is not an irregular past tense verb.
