Question

Pick out the Main and Subordinate clause in the following sentences
i Had she been honest, she wouldn't have faced this humiliation.
ii The teacher, who motivates students, is always remembered.

Answer 1

1 main : she wouldn't have faced this humiliation is main and another sentence is subordinate
2 both subordinate sentences after and before commma

Answer 2

A subordinate clause is also known as a dependent clause. It contains both the verb and the subject and commences with a relative pronoun or a subordinate conjunction. The dependent clause doesn't convey the complete meaning of a sentence.

Main clauses are also referred as independent clause. It refers to the phrase which can stand alone, though both have a subject and a verb.

Therefore, subordinate and main clause in the above sentences are:

(i) Subordinate clause- she wouldn't have faced this humiliation

Main clause- had she been honest.

(ii) Subordinate clause- who motivates students

Main clause- The teacher is always remembered.