[Grammar] 2 uncountables, plural or singular verb ?

[vader jr]

I wanna ask..

" I like the song. The beat and the melody (is OR are) very catchy."

" Honesty and trustworthy (is OR are) very important"

Which one, teachers..?
is OR are..?

 

[cardboard]

I'm not a teacher, but, I'd say that it is "Honesty and trustworthy are important."

Based on what my English teacher taught me while I was little, "is" is singular and "are" is plural. ;-)

 

[vader jr]

I am just wondering..
It is said that uncountable noun is followed by a singular verb..:?:

 

[billmcd]

Yes, but when you have two of anything (as in your example) use a plural verb. Also, "trustworthy" is an adjective, so you should use "trustworthiness" (noun).

 

[vader jr]

my mistake..now i'm clear..asking for opinion straight from the native speakers...good forum..