Just when I had given up hope,I was _(strike) with a brilliant idea. My birthday was due fairly soon and if I _(deal) with the family skilfully I _(feel) sure, I could not only get a boat, but a lot of other equipments as well. I _ (suggest) to the family that, instead of _(let) them chose my presents, I _(may) tell them the things that I _(want) most. In this way,they could be sure of not _(dissapoint) me.