Deal 15 ♠  
 
 
♣  
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1
pass4♣pass BID 
 
 

The bidding has gone as shown. It is your bid.
  ♠ 3
K Q 7 5 3
K Q J 6
♣ A 8 6
 

 
Deal 15 ♠ K Q J 5 2
A J 10 2
9 5 4
♣ 7
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1
pass4♣pass4NT
pass5pass5
passpasspass

The bidding has gone as shown. It is your bid.

When partner Splinters his singleton ♣ you should realize that the only thing that could keep you from making slam would be lack of Aces. So you bid 4NT. Partner shows only one Ace so you just sign off at 5.


 Deal 16 
  ♠ 3
K Q 7 5 3
K Q J 6
♣ A 8 6