Raindrops patter rhythmically on the roof.

Meaning: This sentence describes raindrops falling on a roof and making a series of light, repeated sounds in a regular pattern.

Choice of Words: Raindrops are drops of rain. Patter means to make a series of light, repeated sounds. Rhythmically means in a regular pattern. Roof is the top part of a building.

Alternative Expressions

The raindrops make a tapping sound on the roof.

Meaning: This sentence also describes the sound of raindrops falling on a roof. It's a simple way to say that the raindrops are making a noise.

Choice of Words: Tapping is a verb that means to make a light, repeated sound. Sound is something you can hear.

The roof is getting wet from the rain.

Meaning: This sentence describes what happens to the roof when it rains. The raindrops make the roof wet.

Choice of Words: Wet means covered in water. Rain is water that falls from the sky.

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