Identify the sentence that showcases the entirely correct usage of plurals and possessives.

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A The criteria's for selection were based on both the candidate's academic scores and their passports' validity.
B The criterias for selection were based on both the candidate's academic scores and their passport's validity.
C The criteria for selection were based on both the candidates' academic scores and their passports' validity.
D The criterions for selection was based on both the candidate's academic scores and their passport's validity.

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Answer: C. The criteria for selection were based on both the candidates' academic scores and their passports' validity.

Correct Answer: c) The criteria for selection were based on both the candidates' academic scores and their passports' validity.
Explanation: "Criteria" is already the plural form of "criterion" (so "criterias" or "criteria's" is incorrect) and it takes a plural verb (were). Multiple candidates have multiple passports, making candidates' and passports' correct.

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Identify the sentence that showcases the entirely correct usage of plurals and possessives.

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