Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The students are in great ______ of their teachers.

awe

The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is awe.

The sentence is about the students' feelings towards their teachers. The students are in great awe of their teachers, which means that they are filled with wonder and respect. They admire their teachers' knowledge, skills, and dedication to teaching.

The other options are not as appropriate.

• Praise means to express admiration or approval. This does not make sense in the context of the sentence because the students are not simply admiring their teachers, they are in awe of them.
• Respect means to have a high regard for someone or something. This is a good option, but it is not as strong as awe.
• Gusto means enthusiasm or energy. This does not make sense in the context of the sentence because the students are not feeling enthusiastic or energetic about their teachers, they are in awe of them.