Grammar fix
set limits
define boundaries
to decide and make clear what is allowed or acceptable, especially to control behavior or use of something
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- Parents need to set limits on how much time their children spend online.family
- In my opinion, it is important for schools to set limits on the use of mobile phones during class to help students concentrate.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: set limits (on/to something)
WrongParents should put limits to screen time.
RightParents should set limits on screen time.
You SET limits ON something, not 'put limits to'.
Patternset limits (on/to something)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
Natural; 'establish clearly defined parameters' is policy language.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
set limits ononclearset boundariesstrict
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'break limits', which means to go beyond what is allowed.