Identify correct statement/s :
$(A)$ $-OCH_3$ and $-NHCOCH_3$ are activating groups
$(B)$ $-CN$ and $-OH$ are meta directing groups
$(C)$ $-CN$ and $-SO_3H$ are meta directing groups
$(D)$ Activating groups act as ortho- and para-directing groups
$(E)$ Halides are activating groups
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A
  $A$,$C$ and $D$ only
• B
  $A$,$B$ and $E$ only
• C
  $A$ only
• D
  $A$ and $C$ only