Benjamin Two Bids ----------------- 2C shows a normal Acol two bid: 8+ playing tricks, good suit, four or more defensive tricks, and forcing for one round. 2D is the artificial negative. Over a suit rebid, 2NT is the negative. Responder may pass if opener rebids their suit. 2D opening shows a balanced 23+ hand or a game-forcing hand. 2H is the artificial negative. 2H and 2S are weak two bids.