The lighthouse keeper's job was to keep the light shining.

Meaning: The lighthouse keeper's job was to make sure that the light in the lighthouse was always on.

Choice of Words: Job is the work that someone does to earn money. Keep means to continue to have or do something. Shining means to give off light.

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