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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #50244 Oats
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Steel-cut oats are processed a bit more. The whole toasted groats are cut into smaller pieces with a steel blade. As a result, steel-cut oats cook in about half the time of whole oat groats but still have that same chewy, subtle nutty flavor and may also be a bit creamier. They're closely related to Scottish oats, which are stone-ground instead of rolled or cut. The classic rolled oats are steamed, rolled and flattened, giving them the characteristic flat, oval shape. The unadulterated rolled oat cooks much faster and have a much softer, creamier texture when cooked. There's also the instant kind made famous by a certain Quaker that's available in individual packages and usually combined with a sugary mix of flavorings and dried fruit. These "cook" in a matter of seconds with just hot water and a microwave.

According to the text, which of the following statement is true?

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Option 3: "Steel-cut oats differ from Scottish oats in their different ways of production."

Explanation: The text clearly states that steel-cut oats are cut into smaller pieces with a steel blade, while Scottish oats are stone-ground. This highlights a distinct difference in their production methods, confirming that this option is correct.

Option 1: "Steel-cut oats taste differently than whole oat groats because of the additional procession."

Explanation: The text does not mention any difference in taste between steel-cut oats and whole oat groats. It only states that steel-cut oats have a chewy texture and a subtle nutty flavor, which is similar to whole oat groats. Therefore, this option introduces an unsupported claim about taste.

Option 2: "The classic rolled oats are flat and oval before they have been steamed, rolled and pressed."

Explanation: The text specifies that rolled oats are steamed, rolled, and flattened to achieve their flat, oval shape. This means they are not flat and oval before this process, making the statement incorrect.

Option 4: "The Quaker oats usually take some time to become edible."

Explanation: The text indicates that Quaker oats cook in a matter of seconds with just hot water and a microwave, which contradicts the claim that they take time to become edible. This makes the statement incorrect.

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