Use a proper pronoun
..... are the books I borrowed from the library.
These are the books I borrowed from the library.
..... was a fantastic meal!
THAT was a fantastic meal!
..... is the phone I want to buy.
THIS is the phone I want to buy.
..... were my childhood toys. (Looking at old toys in the attic)
THOSE were my childhood toys. (Looking at old toys in the attic)
..... were too expensive for my budget. (Talking about items farther away)
THOSE were too expensive for my budget. (Talking about items farther away)