Raindrops fell gently on the roof of the house.

Meaning: Water from the clouds fell softly on the top of the building.

Choice of Words: Raindrops are drops of water that fall from the clouds during rain. Gently means in a soft, tender, or delicate manner.

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Rain was falling softly on the top of the building.

Meaning: This means that water from the clouds was falling gently and quietly on the highest part of the structure where people live or work.

Choice of Words: Rain is water that falls from clouds. Softly means gently and quietly. Top is the highest part of something. Building is a structure with a roof and walls, such as a house or school.

Water droplets were gently landing on the house's roof.

Meaning: This means that small drops of water were falling slowly and without force and coming to rest on the top part of the building where people live.

Choice of Words: Water droplets are small drops of water. Gently means slowly and without force. Landing means coming to rest on a surface. Roof is the top part of a building that keeps out the rain and sun. House is a building where people live.

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