Share CAE, Grammar, Verb Patterns 01 (DPB)
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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.
To wear
One should avoid ..... (RIDE) a cow in Scotland whilst drunk as an 1872 law prohibits it.
Riding
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.
To leave
..... (TAKE) a selfie with Buddha is illegal in Sri Lanka, and punishable by imprisonment, as you are turning your back on the prophet.
Taking
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.
Claiming
The authorities of Victoria (Australia) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) are opposed ..... (FLY) kites, and have banned the activity.
To flying
In a bid to "prevent traffic accidents and public disorder" Cambodian shopkeepers are prohibited ..... (Prep + SELL) water pistols leading upto and during New Year.
From selling
Since 2014, Russian shops have stopped ..... (SELL) lacy underwear as the law requires all underwear to contain at least 6% cotton.
Selling
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.
To display
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.
Walking
The Spanish government can't stand kids ..... (MAKE) sand castles and fines can range from €100 (Majorca) to €1,500 (Galicia).
Making
Portugal has banned ..... (URINATE) in the ocean to keep beaches clean and beach-goers healthy.
Urinating
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.
Drinking or To drink
Please refrain ..... (Prep + CLIMB) trees in Ontario as you can expect to pay a hefty fine ($365) if you don't have a permit.
From climbing
