11.   Then, glancing quickly at Jem, he slowly climbed the stairs, feeling his bruised stomach muscles protest with every step.

12.   Would it be best to accept another cup of tea before trying to climb the stairs?

13.   The effort of climbing the stairs had been too much for the old man.

14.   She hiked her skirt up to climb the stairs.

15.   He picked up his suitcase and climbed the stairs.

16.   Nancy began to climb the stairs.

17.   The disabled man was unable to climb the stairs without help.

18.   He was panting from the exertion of climbing the stairs.

19.   Finally it was my turn to climb the stairs and step out onto the narrow platform.

20.   With great care he climbs the stairs to his bedroom.