A: Pass
We need 6 tricks if I pass for penalties. Give partner only 11 points say ♠Kxx, ♥Axx ♦x ♣Axxxxx and I can see 3 tricks in ♦s (2+ruff) + 2 likely ♠+ 1♥ +1♣ and we get +200. I think we would have to be very unlucky for 2♣ to make.
B: 3
Give partner ♠ Axx, ♥ 10xxx, ♦ Kxx, ♣QJx, then game in ♠ is likely. So if our agreement is that 2♠ is the weakest action, then we must find an alternative. So lets try 3♦ and see if partner can help us there.
C: 3
I must show support immediately. So a forcing 3♥? 4♦ splinter? Or even 5♦ splinter? I think the most economical bid allowing partner to express her hand more.
3
D: 1NT
I just bid my hand. 1NT
E: 4
Cheapest bid with likely misfit. 4
F: 6
Since I have a void in spades, I imagine that partner likely has a balanced 12-14 with 3 hearts. Say ♠Axxx, ♥Qxx, ♦ KJxx, ♣ Kx where 6
looks good. Shall I try 5
or 6
? OK lets go the whole hog and bid 6
.
G: 3
How can I know if partner has useless high spades or very useful high diamonds? Best try 3♣ and see if partner bids 3♦. If so then we are slamming.
H: 2
Speculative 2