What is the purpose of the motion to adjourn?

• A. To close the meeting
• B. To start a new topic
• C. To table the issue
• D. To set the agenda

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is ending the meeting. A motion to adjourn is the formal step to conclude all business for that session; once it passes, the meeting is finished and the group will reconvene later if another session is scheduled. This is different from starting a new topic (that would keep the meeting going), tabling (postponing a specific matter to a later time), or setting the agenda (planning what will be discussed in the future). Adjournment therefore serves to close the current meeting, which is why it’s the best fit.