text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_21 (start VARCHAR, finish INTEGER)
  ### Question:
  Name the total number of start when finish is less than 4
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(start) FROM table_name_21 WHERE finish < 4