Raindrops fall on the roof.

Meaning: The small drops of water are moving downwards and landing on the top covering of the building.

Choice of Words: Raindrops are small drops of water that fall from the sky during rain. Fall means to move downwards. On indicates a position or location. Roof refers to the top covering of a building.

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The roof is getting wet from the rain.

Meaning: This means that the rain is making the top of the building wet.

Choice of Words: Roof is the top part of a building that covers the inside from the outside. Getting wet means becoming covered in water. Rain is the water that falls from the clouds. When you put them together, "The roof is getting wet from the rain" means that the top part of the building is becoming covered in water because of the water falling from the clouds.

I can hear the rain hitting the roof.

Meaning: This means that I can hear the sound of the rain falling on the top of the building.

Choice of Words: Hear means to perceive sound with your ears. Rain is the water that falls from the clouds. Hitting means to strike or collide with something. Roof is the top part of a building that covers the inside from the outside. When you put them together, "I can hear the rain hitting the roof" means that I am able to perceive the sound of the water falling from the clouds as it strikes the top part of the building.

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