I'll make a guess, and suggest it be written as follows.

  1. I’ll make a guess, and suggest it be written as follows.
  2. I’ll make a guess, and suggest it should be written as follows.
    Did the first sentence use subjective?
    Can I rewrite #1 as #2? If it is OK, which sentence is better?

***** NOT A TEACHER *****

I am sure that other posters will soon answer you.

I just wanted to respectfully remind you that the term is “subjunctive”:

“Your son is always late to class. I suggest that he BE here on time every day if he wishes to be a student at this school!”

James

Thank you James for pointing that out and your example!

In BrE I think #2 would be more usual in everyday language. #1 is also valid but feels quite formal to me.

Thank you Dozy!