Large holes in drywall, whether caused by accident ... but not so deep it rips through the paper completely. A drywall knife slid over the surface should not make any clicks.
Mark and cut the hole in the drywall Transfer the measurements to the drywall and draw a box. Drive a nail through the center ...
Whether you're prepping your apartment for a landlord walk-through or you're just tired ... basic concepts of filling and patching small drywall holes, you'll see that repairing them yourself ...