English conjugation practice
Keep
Keep conjugations in all tenses
Present Simple
I keep my old journals in a wooden box under my bed.
You keep your promises, which makes you a great friend.
He keeps a spare key under the doormat in case of emergencies.
We keep our shoes near the front door to keep the house clean.
They keep their dogs on a leash when walking through the park.
Present Continuous
Right now, I am keeping an eye on the soup so it does not boil over.
At the moment, you are keeping your books in my locker.
He is keeping his voice low because the baby is sleeping right now.
We are keeping our fingers crossed for good weather today.
They are keeping track of the scores on a whiteboard right now.
Present Perfect
I have kept this old coin since I was a little child.
You have kept your room clean all week, which is wonderful!
He has kept his guitar in perfect condition for five years.
We have kept in touch with our school friends for a long time.
They have kept their garden beautiful through hard work all summer.
Present Perfect Continuous
Lately, I have been keeping a daily journal to track my thoughts.
You have been keeping secrets from me recently, haven't you?
He has been keeping late hours at the office this week.
We have been keeping ourselves busy with puzzles during the rainy days.
They have been keeping an eye on the weather forecast lately.
Past Simple
Yesterday, I kept my jacket on because the room was very chilly.
You kept the receipt, so we can return this shirt easily.
He kept quiet during the lecture to take good notes.
We kept our old car until it finally stopped running last month.
They kept their promise and visited us last Sunday.
Past Continuous
At 3 PM yesterday, I was keeping watch at the gate while my friends hid.
While you were keeping score, the players took a short break.
He was keeping his tools in the garage when the storm started.
We were keeping track of the distance while driving through the mountains.
They were keeping a close watch on the campfire as the wind blew.
Past Perfect
Before the storm hit, I had kept the chickens safe inside the coop.
You had kept the map in your backpack, so we didn't get lost.
He had kept his recipe a secret until he opened his restaurant.
We had kept our travel plans quiet until everything was booked.
They had kept the truth hidden until the investigation ended.
Past Perfect Continuous
I had been keeping that old photo in my wallet for years before it tore.
You had been keeping a great journal for months before you lost it.
He had been keeping the old car running for a decade before buying a new one.
We had been keeping a secret about the party for weeks before she found out.
They had been keeping tabs on the suspect for days before making an arrest.
Future Simple (will)
I will keep your secret safe, so do not worry.
You will keep left at the fork in the road during tomorrow's race.
He will keep his doctor's appointment next Tuesday morning.
We will keep an extra set of keys in the drawer just in case.
They will keep their friendly attitude even if they lose the match.
Future Prospective (be going to)
I am going to keep my boots by the door because it is muddy outside.
You are going to keep this beautiful drawing as a souvenir.
He is going to keep his old bicycle even though he bought a new one.
We are going to keep our eyes open for a good parking spot.
They are going to keep their promises this time, I am sure of it.
Future Continuous
This time tomorrow, I will be keeping my fingers crossed for your exam results.
At noon next Friday, you will be keeping an eye on the kids at the pool.
He will be keeping track of the inventory while the store is closed next week.
We will be keeping watch at the camp tonight while the others sleep.
They will be keeping a diary during their long journey across Asia next month.
Future Perfect
By next winter, I will have kept this plant alive for three years.
You will have kept your job for a decade by the time you receive the award.
He will have kept his files organized for a year by the end of this month.
We will have kept our traditional family recipe safe for generations by then.
They will have kept the secret town history alive for fifty years by tonight.
Future Perfect Continuous
By next summer, I will have been keeping a daily diary for five whole years.
You will have been keeping this business running for a decade by next month.
He will have been keeping track of these birds for two years by next spring.
We will have been keeping this garden beautiful for ten years by next October.
They will have been keeping watch over the ancient ruins for weeks by tomorrow.
Present Simple Negative
I do not keep cash in my apartment for safety reasons.
You do not keep your clothes on the floor, which pleases your mother.
He does not keep his promises, so people do not trust him.
We do not keep our store open on Sundays.
They do not keep extra food in their camper van.
Present Simple Question
Do I keep my papers in the correct folder, or are they messy?
Do you keep a flashlight in your car for emergencies?
Does he keep his bicycle in the garage or outside?
Do we keep left or right when we enter the building?
Do they keep their chickens in a coop at night?
Past Simple Negative
I did not keep the receipt for the shoes, so I cannot return them.
You did not keep your room tidy yesterday, so you cannot go out today.
He did not keep his appointment with the dentist last Tuesday.
We did not keep any leftovers from the Thanksgiving dinner.
They did not keep the old couch when they moved to their new apartment.
Past Simple Question
Did I keep the library book for too long?
Did you keep the ticket stub after the movie ended?
Did he keep his phone on silent during the theater performance?
Did we keep the correct map for our hiking trip?
Did they keep their word about helping us paint the kitchen?