Raindrops fell gently on thirsty earth.

Meaning: Drops of water from rain were falling softly and tenderly onto the ground, which was in need of water.

Choice of Words: Raindrops are drops of water that fall from clouds during rain. Fell means to move downward freely under the force of gravity. Gently means in a soft and tender manner. Thirsty means needing or wanting to drink. Earth is the planet we live on.

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Water drops softly splashed on the parched ground.

Meaning: This sentence describes how water is falling from the sky and hitting the ground, which is very dry and needs water.

Choice of Words: Water drops are small amounts of water that fall or drip. Softly means gently and quietly. Splashed means to hit a surface and spread out. Parched means extremely dry and in need of water. Ground is the surface of the earth.

Liquid precipitation descended gradually upon the arid terrain.

Meaning: This sentence describes how rain is falling from the sky and landing on the ground, which is very dry and needs water.

Choice of Words: Liquid precipitation is a fancy way of saying rain. Descended means to move downward. Gradually means slowly and steadily. Arid means very dry. Terrain is a fancy way of saying land.

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