The ultraviolet is so strong.....

Silverobama

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Here's a question from the IELTS test:

Why do you wear sunglasses?

My answer is: The ultraviolet is so strong in my city that I need it to protect my eyes.

Is the italic sentence okay? What would you say?
 

emsr2d2

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If you want a word after "that I need", use "them". It refers to sunglasses (plural).
 

Silverobama

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If you want a word after "that I need", use "them". It refers to sunglasses (plural).
The ultraviolet is so strong in my city that I need them to protect my eyes.

Is the above italic sentence okay now?
 
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