Question

complete the text with the best phrase. two miles of highway were closed for repairs early sunday morning; __________, motorists were forced to use an alternate route. by the same token for instance as a result

Explanation:

The first part states highway was closed for repairs, and the second part shows the consequence of motorists having to use an alternate route. "As a result" is used to indicate a cause - and - effect relationship. "By the same token" means for the same reason, and "for instance" is used for giving examples.

Answer:

as a result