CAE, Grammar, Verb Patterns 01 (DPB)

Were you to refuse ..... (REMOVE) your high-heels, the Greeks wouldn't allow you to visit the Acropolis.

The authorities of Victoria (Australia) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) are opposed ..... (FLY) kites, and have banned the activity.

Never admit ..... (FEED) the pigeons in Venice as it's illegal and could land you a €700 fine.

I'm sorry ..... (INFORM) you that sitting or lying down on the pavement in Reno is illegal.

Please refrain ..... (Prep + CLIMB) trees in Ontario as you can expect to pay a hefty fine ($365) if you don't have a permit.

Canadian radio stations must not forget ..... (PLAY) Canadain artists as the law requires 35% of aired music to be Canadian.

I would love ..... (TELL) your fortune, but I can't as it's illegal to practise occult arts in Yamhill, Oregon.

Beware ..... (CLAIM) to be married when staying at a hotel in North Carolina as the law states that you will be deemed to have a common law marriage.

One should avoid ..... (RIDE) a cow in Scotland whilst drunk as an 1872 law prohibits it.

In a bid to "prevent traffic accidents and public disorder" Cambodian shopkeepers are prohibited ..... (Prep + SELL) water pistols leading upto and during New Year.

Since 2014, Russian shops have stopped ..... (SELL) lacy underwear as the law requires all underwear to contain at least 6% cotton.

If you are considering ..... (COMMIT) murder in New Jersey, you should remember it is illegal to wear a bulletproof vest while doing so.

In North Dakota, you can only kill a pigeon if the state has permitted ..... (DO) it.

Chewing gum is banned in Singapore, although the government doesn't mind people .... (USE) gum for theraputic purposes, such as giving up smoking.

In Delaware a pawnbroker can't make ..... (HAND OVER) an artificial limb to pay off a debt.

People travelling to the Caribbean are strongly advised ..... (LEAVE) any camouflage style clothes at home, as in many countries it can only be worn by the military.

The people of Gainsville, Georgia, insist ..... (Prep + EAT) fried chicken with their fingers, so much so, that using a fork is illegal.

The Spanish government can't stand kids ..... (MAKE) sand castles and fines can range from €100 (Majorca) to €1,500 (Galicia).

Please remember ..... (NOT WEAR) a costume to a meeting in North Carolina, as it's illegal.

It's not that French men refuse ..... (WEAR) bermuda shorts at the beach, it's the law. For hygiene purposes, they have to wear Speedos.

If you don't feel like ..... (WALK) the dog, even if it's raining, Rome requires owners to walk their pets daily or risk a fine of €625.

Portugal has banned ..... (URINATE) in the ocean to keep beaches clean and beach-goers healthy.

In Germany, it's a driver's responsibility to check the fuel gauge and stop ..... (FILL UP), so much so it's illegal to run out of petrol on German Autobahns.

..... (TAKE) a selfie with Buddha is illegal in Sri Lanka, and punishable by imprisonment, as you are turning your back on the prophet.

In Billings, Montana, live performers are made ..... (STAY) on stage throughout their performance.

I remember .... (READ) an article saying you can't hold public office if you've ever been in a duel, but I can't remember if it was in Tennessee or Texas.

In La Paz, Bolivia, if a married woman starts ..... (DRINK) a second glass of wine she is breaking the law, and her husband can legally divorce her. Single women can drink as much as they want.

A Pole might threaten ..... (CALL) the police if you wear a Winne the Pooh t-shirt near a school. They find his trouserless form a little too risque.

In Wyoming, all public buildings are required ..... (DISPLAY) pieces of art to the value of 1% of the buildings cost, up to a limit of $100k.

Oklahoma decided ..... (MAKE) eavesdropping illegal if you repeat what you heard to cause annoyance or upset.