He is ___ historian. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

He is ___ historian.
A. no article
B. the
C. a
D. an
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'Historian' has a pronounced 'h', so 'a' (though some accents drop 'h', but standard is 'a historian'). I'll go with 'a'.

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A. no article
B. a
C. an
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A. the
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