<prompt> Mosebetsing ona, o hloka ho bala palo eohle ea mantsoe polelong ena.Seroto sa lipompong se ile sa behoa hukung.  <response>: Instruction in English: In this task, you need to count the total number of words in this sentence. . Response in English: The total number of words in the sentence A basket of sweets was placed in the corner. is 9. . Response in Sesotho: Palo eohle ea mantsoe polelong Seroto sa lipompong se ile sa behoa hukung. ke 9. 