Definition: In this task, you need to count the occurrences of the given word in the given sentence.
Input: Sentence: 'a tattooed man holds up a shot with a drink in it'. Count the occurrences of the word 'a' in the given sentence.
Output:

Show your work and conclude with the exact phrasing "Therefore, the final answer is [answer]." where [answer] is just the final number or expression that solves the problem.
user
3