Which of the Following Is True About the Requirement for a Holder

Which of the following is true about the requirement for a holder in due course to give value for an instrument?

A) It can be met in any way that the consideration requirement can be met in an ordinary contract.
B) It can be met only if the holder has paid cash for the instrument.
C) In order to meet the requirement to give value,the value given must be comparable to the value of the instrument received.
D) Acceptance of the instrument in settlement of a preexisting claim meets the value requirement.
E) An unperformed promise meets the value-given requirement so long as the promise is performed prior to the actual collection of any amount on the instrument.