Grammar fix

keep up with

to stay at the same level or speed as someone or something

to move, learn, or do things fast enough so that you are not left behind by others or by changes.

phrasal verbB1common

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

It's hard to keep up with all the new apps coming out these days.daily life
In my opinion, it's important to keep up with the latest news so you can understand what's happening in the world.IELTS speaking

Pattern: keep up with + noun/pronoun

WrongI can't keep up my classmates.

RightI can't keep up with my classmates.

Don't drop 'with' — 'keep up WITH someone/something'.

Patternkeep up with + noun/pronoun

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff I find it difficult to maintain the same pace as my colleagues.

Natural I can't keep up with my colleagues.

'Keep up with' is natural; 'maintain the same pace as' is wordy.

Words that usually travel with it.

Not the same as 'catch up with', which means to reach the same level after being behind.