What phrase is commonly used to introduce a main motion in parliamentary procedure?

• A. I move...
• B. I propose...
• C. I submit...
• D. Let it be resolved

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is the standard way to bring a proposal to the floor in formal meetings. In parliamentary procedure, you introduce a main motion by saying “I move….” This phrase clearly signals that you intend to present a formal proposal for the group to consider, and it starts the proper sequence: another member usually seconds it, then the motion is debated and finally voted on.

That’s why the phrase “I move” is the best answer—it’s the recognized, formal cue that a proposal is being brought forward for action. The other options don’t fit the formal process: “I propose” and “I submit” aren’t the standard opening used to initiate a main motion, and “Let it be resolved” is typically part of the wording of the motion’s text or a separate form used in presenting a resolution, not the way to introduce a motion on the floor.