Question

Due to the roadworks, all traffic was _____ past the town hall instead.

Answer 1

due to the road works, all traffic was immediately past the town hall instead.
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Answer 2

Answer :

The given blank can be filled using the words divert, detour or deflect. These three words are synonyms of each other and can be used interchangeably.

Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'divert' as 'to cause something or someone to turn in a different direction.'

Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'detour' as 'a different route that is used because a road is closed.'

Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'deflect' as 'to cause something to change direction, or to suddenly go in a different direction.'

So, the correct sentences are :

1. Due to the roadworks, all traffic was diverted past the town hall instead.

2. Due to the roadworks, all traffic was detoured past the town hall instead.

3. Due to the roadworks, all traffic was deflected past the town hall instead.