1. The government needs to stop this ridiculous bureaucratic system. (put)
The government needs to this ridiculous bureaucratic system.

2. No one except Jake has ever beaten me at a game of chess. (only)
Jake beat me at a game of chess.

3. It's time we began to sort through these cupboards. (start)
It's time we through these cupboards.

4. Julie asked for a second's thinking time before she answered. (just)
'Could think before I answer?' asked Julie.

5. I can't really remember the last time I had a day off. (ages)
It feels I had a day off.

6. Sorry, Alan, but right now I'm rather busy. (in)
Sorry, Alan, but at I'm rather busy.

7. They painted the wall very well. (made)
They the wall.