My father worked very hard all his life.

 work all his life?

The company is going to make 30 people redundant.

 going to make redundant?

About four hours later the protesters were persuaded to leave the plane.

  persuaded to leave the plane?

Brain scans have revealed the truth about our abilities.

 revealed?

Sue was waiting for me for nearly half an hour at the gate.

for me for nearly half an hour?

My son has been late for school three times this week.

How been late for school this week?

Hipsters would never wear designer clothes because they prefer to create their independent image.

  wear designer clothes?

She used to look after sick people in the past.

to look after in the past?

The producer approached Mr Goma and asked him if he was all right.

 approached Mr Goma and asked him if he was all right?