Read the paragraph. the merchant of venice is an interesting play it is about a young man named bassanio, who falls in love with wealthy girl, portia. bassanio asks his rich friend, antonio, to lend him some money. to win her hand in marriage. however, antonio’s money is invested, so he cannot access it. as a result, bassanio borrows the money from a lender. which of the sentences is a run-on? however, antonio’s money is invested, so he cannot access it. the merchant of venice is an interesting play it is about a young man named bassanio, who falls in love with wealthy girl, portia. to win her hand in marriage. bassanio asks his rich friend, antonio, to lend him some money.