In this task, you need to count the occurrences of the given word in the given sentence.

Q: Sentence: 'a furry dog standing next to a fire hydrant'. Count the occurrences of the word 'a' in the given sentence.

A: 2
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Q: Sentence: 'a table set with plates and a cat'. Count the occurrences of the word 'a' in the given sentence.

A: 2
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Q: Sentence: 'a picture of a medical exam room with a bed and chair'. Count the occurrences of the word 'a' in the given sentence.

A:
3
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