Problem: The lawyer asked the witness a question, but *he* was reluctant to repeat it.

Do "he" and "the witness" mean the same thing?

Answer: no


Problem: I took the water bottle out of the backpack so that *it* would be handy.

Do "it" and "the backpack" mean the same thing?

Answer: no


Problem: When Mr. Bond , the veterinarian, came to look at the black horse that lay groaning on the grass, *he* felt him all over, and shook his head; one of his legs was broken.

Do "he" and "Mr. Bond" mean the same thing?

Answer:
yes