Why dérange not déranges?

Michelle C.A2Kwiziq community member

Why is it “Si ça ne te dérange pas” and not “déranges pas”?

Asked 3 years ago

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

The subject is "ça", which means you need 3rd person singular for the verb. And that is "dérange". "Déranges" would be 2nd person singular.

Like03 years ago

Maarten K.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Because agreement is with the subject pronoun “ça” - it, takes 3rd person singular - not with “te” which is the object pronoun.

Like03 years ago

Why is it “Si ça ne te dérange pas” and not “déranges pas”?

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