Read the paragraph.

the merchant of venice is about a poor young man named bassanio who falls in love with a young woman, portia, from a rich family. bassanio asks his wealthy friend antonio to lend him some money. to win her hand in marriage. however, antonio’s money is invested in merchant ships at sea. he cannot get his money until the ships return, so he borrows the money to his friend.

which of the following is a sentence fragment?

a.
however, antonio’s money is invested in merchant ships at sea.

b.
to win her hand in marriage.

c.
bassanio asks his wealthy friend antonio to lend him some money.

d.
he cannot get his money until the ships return, so he borrows the money to his friend.