To make a motion at the meeting, you must state your motion by saying:

To make a motion at the meeting, you must state your motion by saying:

• A. "I make the motion that"
• B. "I move that"
• C. "I propose that"
• D. "I bring this up"

Answer: (A)

The exact phrasing to start a formal motion is to say “I move that …” This form signals clearly that you are proposing a specific action for the group to consider, which then goes on to be seconded, discussed, and voted on. Other ways of speaking, like “I propose that” or “I bring this up,” can introduce an idea or topic but don’t initiate the formal motion process in most meeting rules. “I make the motion that” is understandable but isn’t the standard wording, and may not trigger the formal procedure the same way. So, the best choice is the one that uses “I move that.”

The exact phrasing to start a formal motion is to say “I move that …” This form signals clearly that you are proposing a specific action for the group to consider, which then goes on to be seconded, discussed, and voted on. Other ways of speaking, like “I propose that” or “I bring this up,” can introduce an idea or topic but don’t initiate the formal motion process in most meeting rules. “I make the motion that” is understandable but isn’t the standard wording, and may not trigger the formal procedure the same way. So, the best choice is the one that uses “I move that.”