The raindrops fell gently on the roof of the house.

Meaning: Drops of water from the clouds softly landed on the top covering of the building where people live.

Choice of Words: Raindrops are drops of water that fall from clouds during rain. Gently means in a soft, delicate manner. Roof is a noun referring to the top covering of a building. House is a noun referring to a building where people live.

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The rain was falling softly on the roof of the house.

Meaning: This means that the water from the clouds was falling quietly and gently on the top covering of the building where people live.

Choice of Words: Rain is the water that falls from clouds in the sky. Softly means to move or act in a gentle and quiet way, without being rough or forceful. Roof is the top covering of a building that keeps out the rain and other elements. House is a building where people live.

The raindrops were falling quietly on the rooftop.

Meaning: This means that the drops of water from the clouds were falling without making any noise on the flat top covering of the building.

Choice of Words: Raindrops are small drops of water that fall from clouds in the sky. Quietly means to make no noise or sound. Rooftop is the top covering of a building, especially a flat one.

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