Remember this!
The present tense form of 'keep' is keep or keeps. Example: He keeps his belongings organized and tidy. (He keeps his belongings organized and tidy.)
Definition of “keep”
- to have or retain possession of something
- to continue to have or hold onto something
- to store or put away for future use
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
| Present Simple | keep |
| Present Continuous | keeping |
| Present Perfect | kept |
Example
She keeps a journal to record her thoughts.
Example
They keep their garden well-maintained.
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I am keeping track of my progress.
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They are keeping the project on schedule.
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She has kept her promise to always be there for him.
Example
They have kept their word.
keep Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | keep |
| Singular Second Person (You) | keep |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | keeps |
| Plural (We/You/They) | keep |
Example
I keep my room clean.
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You keep your promises.
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He keeps his belongings organized.
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She keeps her word.
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It keeps the food fresh.
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We keep our documents organized.
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You keep your appointments.
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They keep their promises.
