Why include "or an object"

Question

You say:
The pattern to spot is that we use "ce qui" when the next word is a verb or an object or reflexive pronoun.
In my opinion, it would be better to say
“Ce qui” is always used when the next word is a verb or reflexive pronoun.
Including “or an object” is confusing and irrelevant.

Céline Pickard · Accepted Answer

Bonjour Marcus,
Thank you for your comment! You're right: this part of the lesson could use a bit more clarification. Thanks to you, it has now been done!
Merci de votre contribution !
Bonne journée !

Maarten Kamp · Answer

Marcus,

I agree the description could be clearer but it is correct and ‘ objects’ can follow ‘ ce qui ‘.

For example “ Je ne sais pas ce qui vous/lui/m’ arrive “. The verb form is ‘ arriver à qqn ‘ - the pronouns following ‘ ce qui ‘ are (indirect) object pronouns, not reflexive pronouns as ‘ arriver ‘ is not a reflexive verb.

https://www.wordreference.com/fren/arriver