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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.

Stiff It is necessary to establish clearly defined parameters of acceptable behaviour.

Natural You've got to set limits.

Natural; 'establish clearly defined parameters' is policy language.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • set limits on
    onclearset boundariesstrict

Don't confuse it

Not the same as 'break limits', which means to go beyond what is allowed.

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