#10 Both Vulnerable
East   South   West   North
 1♣       DBL      Pass        ?
 
North
♠ Q 10 6 5 4
♥ 6 5
♥ Q 10 4
♣ A 6 5
 
North jumps to 2♠ to show at least four spades and 9-11 total points (HCP + length points). If partner invites by bidding 3♠, North would pass having a minimum 2♠ bid. There is often a misconception that a jump to 2♠ shows extra length in the suit bid. This is not true. It simply shows 4 or more cards in the suit and 9-11 total points.
 
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