Nerves tingled, but he remained focused on the task.

Meaning: The tightrope walker felt a slight, prickling sensation on his skin, but he continued to give all of his attention to walking across the tightrope.

Choice of Words: Nerves are the parts of the body that send messages to and from the brain and spinal cord. Tingled means to have a slight, prickling sensation on the skin. Remained means to continue to be in a particular state or place. Focused means to give all of your attention to something. Task is a piece of work that you have to do.

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