rehearsal

Everyday

1. A rehearsal is a practice of a play, concert, dance or show before the real performance. tree →
2. A dress rehearsal is the last full practice, done in costume as if it were real. tree →
3. A rehearsal can be any practice for an important event, like a fire drill or practising a speech. tree →

In the lessons

In school, rehearsals happen before nativity plays, concerts, assemblies and school shows. In stories, rehearsals bring nerves, mistakes and funny moments. In everyday life, «a rehearsal» of a wedding or speech helps things run smoothly. Phrases: «dress rehearsal», «in rehearsal», «rehearsal time».

Examples

• We have a rehearsal for the school play after lunch. tree →
• The dress rehearsal went wrong, but the real show was perfect. tree →
• The band needs more rehearsal before the concert. tree →
• I forgot my lines at rehearsal. tree →
• The fire drill is a rehearsal for a real emergency. tree →
• The choir stayed late for an extra rehearsal. tree →

Note

Countable (a rehearsal) or uncountable (more rehearsal). Verb: rehearse. Spelled «re-hear-sal», with «hear» inside, but it is not about hearing again.